Seller's guide
Taxes and costs when buying or selling a property in Costa Rica
Transfer tax, stamp duties, notary fees and property tax: what is paid, who pays it, and how to budget for it without surprises at closing.
Stories
Practical guides for buyers and sellers, plus the cases that have taught us how the Costa Rican market moves.
Guides and case studies
What you should know before deciding
We write about what people ask us in the office every day. No filler, and no promises we cannot keep.
Buyer's guide
Farm, country home or lot: how they differ and which suits you
Three words used almost interchangeably in Costa Rica that mean very different things when it comes to buying, financing and building.
Seller's guide
How to prepare your property to sell it faster
What actually moves the needle before listing: paperwork in order, repairs that pay off, and why the first photo decides whether anyone calls.
Investor's guide
Buying property in Costa Rica as a foreigner
Yes, you can, with the same rights as a citizen. Here are the exceptions that matter, the steps in the process, and the mistakes that cost the most.
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