There are many ways for you to make a solid and fortuitous foreign investment in the Costa Rica real estate market. Right now the property tax rates are low because the Costa Rica government is trying to encourage foreign real estate investments which will help the booming tourism market. Since the tourism sector of Costa Rica is growing at an exponential rate, you can expect to see a very sizable return very soon after you purchase your Costa Rica property.
As a foreign investor there are several things you are going to need if you want to purchase a viable and solid piece of Costa Rica real estate. One of the things you always need to understand before signing your Costa Rica property contract is that there are many scam artists here. If you are not careful or you left your common sense at home you will be exposing yourself to undue risk. If you become a victim of real estate fraud you would be able to make a case for it with the government but it would take you years to reach any type of resolution. Therefore, you need to find an honest lawyer and real estate agent. Look for a lawyer who has many references and an agent that is accountable to a larger entity such as Coldwell Banker.
Second, you need to know every step of the Costa Rica real estate closing process so you can be sure when you leave the office, you have all of the papers and contracts you need to secure your property. For example, after you close it might be possible that some of the papers have been filled out wrong. The burden will then fall on you to correct the problem or you risk spending the first few years of your new Costa Rica vacation home with a cloud over your head. The easiest way to have your purchase contract declared invalid is not dealing with a tax lien on the property whether you knew about it or not. Again, if you use common sense in the beginning by working with professional organizations such as Coldwell Banker Jaco, your exposure to administrative problems is virtually zero!
If you are interested in learning how to purchase a condominium or beach home for your own enjoyment or to earn rental revenue, please call Lisle Head at 866-403-1345 Lisle can discuss your options with you that are the right ones! Coldwell Banker Jaco prides itself on its integrity and its track record of success. Take a look at our Costa Rica Real Estate Testimonials section, these are real people just like you.
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