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8 July, 2019
Costa Rica Communities, Costa Rica Real Estate Topics

Does a recreational farm or quinta exist in Costa Rica?

I noticed a client looking for a recreational farm the other day. All our agents are bi-lingual,...

by Ivo Henfling

1 July, 2019
Costa Rica Legal, Costa Rica Real Estate Topics, Costa Rica Taxes

Current Considerations for Incorporating a Company When Buying Property in 2019

I started practicing law in Costa Rica in 2003. At the time, incorporating, or not incorporating a...

by Guest Blogger

23 June, 2019
Costa Rica Communities, Moving to Costa Rica, Things to do in Costa Rica

Why is Caribe Sur real estate so attractive?

Caribe Sur real estate is not for everyone. Some people just hate surfing, snorkeling or just lying...

by Ivo Henfling

17 June, 2019
Costa Rica Real Estate Topics, Frequently Asked Real Estate Questions

Real Estate FAQ | What is a real estate purchase option in Costa Rica?

What is a real estate purchase option and when is it needed? Who writes up this purchase agreement?...

by Ivo Henfling

10 June, 2019
Costa Rica Real Estate Topics, Costa Rica Residency, Renting in Costa Rica

Is renting a house as a tourist possible in Costa Rica?

Do you want to try renting a house as a tourist in Costa Rica? It’s often hard to figure out...

by Ivo Henfling

3 June, 2019
Costa Rica Real Estate Topics

Look for the local knowledge when buying real estate in Costa Rica

No one in the Costa Rica real estate market can take our place when it comes to sharing local...

by Ivo Henfling

26 May, 2019
Costa Rica Construction and Home Inspection, Costa Rica Real Estate Topics

6 Promises by Residential real estate developers that should worry buyers

Residential real estate developers and builders in Costa Rica make promises quite easily....

by Ivo Henfling

20 May, 2019
Costa Rica Legal, Costa Rica Real Estate Topics

How to get a survey map or plano catastrado of your property online?

Looking for a survey map or plano catastrado of your property? Then you’ve arrived at the right...

by Ivo Henfling

13 May, 2019
Costa Rica Real Estate Topics, Costa Rica Taxes, Frequently Asked Real Estate Questions

FAQ | Property Tax and other taxes to pay when buying property in Costa Rica

Don’t you want to know what property tax to pay before you buy property in Costa Rica? Of course,...

by Ivo Henfling

6 May, 2019
Costa Rica Living, Costa Rica Retirement, On the grid

How to Avoid Your Retirement in Paradise Becoming a Hell

Is Costa Rica your retirement goal? Are you fed up with the cold weather and the rat race, and...

by Ivo Henfling

27 April, 2019
Moving to Costa Rica

Is moving to Panama a bad idea?

I really enjoy reading discussions between expats if moving to Panama is a bad idea or not. I...

by Xinia Salazar

21 April, 2019
Costa Rica Living, Moving to Costa Rica

Learn where to live in Costa Rica in 20 steps

Future expats don’t know where to live in Costa Rica before they move here. So often they just...

by Ivo Henfling

15 April, 2019
Costa Rica Real Estate Topics

6 Benefits of listing on the #1 MLS in Costa Rica

There are several great benefits for listing a property for sale on the #1 MLS in Costa...

by Ivo Henfling

8 April, 2019
Costa Rica Real Estate Topics

Is buying a jungle home in Playa Cocles a good idea?

Have you ever thought about buying a jungle home in Costa Rica? I bet you have. Where you can hear...

by Ivo Henfling

FAQ | What is the construction cost in Costa Rica?

In this blog, I’d like to attend a question we receive almost daily: what is the construction...

by Ivo Henfling

25 March, 2019
Costa Rica Living

Ticos returning home find adjusting difficult in Costa Rica

If you are Costa Rican and left Costa Rica several decades ago, you will find adjusting difficult...

by Ivo Henfling

18 March, 2019
Costa Rica Investment, Costa Rica Real Estate Topics

Earn additional ROI buying investment property before August 2019

I’d like you to take advantage of the additional ROI you can receive when you buy an investment...

by Ivo Henfling

11 March, 2019
Costa Rica Living, Costa Rica Retirement, On the grid

Can You Retire on Social Security in Costa Rica?

Is it possible to retire on social security in Costa Rica and live comfortably? Retirees on U.S....

by Ivo Henfling

4 March, 2019
Costa Rica Mortgage, Costa Rica Real Estate Topics

What is Loan to value ratio or LTV on a mortgage in Costa Rica

Loan to value ratio or LTV is a ratio that reflects the relationship between how much you borrow...

by Guest Blogger

25 February, 2019
Costa Rica Real Estate Topics, Costa Rica Taxes

Sell your property before the Capital Gains tax hits?

You might not know it yet, but soon we’ll have capital gains tax in Costa Rica. How will this...

by Ivo Henfling

25 February, 2019
Costa Rica Legal, Costa Rica Taxes

Who pays taxes in Costa Rica

Do your homework on who pays taxes in Costa Rica, which taxes and when they have to be paid. This...

by Ivo Henfling

10 February, 2019
Costa Rica Legal, Costa Rica Real Estate Topics

Anonymous corporations are not anonymous anymore in Costa Rica

Watch the new legal requirements on Anonymous corporations in Costa Rica. In the past, property...

by Guest Blogger

3 February, 2019
Costa Rica Beach Information, Costa Rica Real Estate Topics

24 Best beach towns to live in Costa Rica

Ask any expat in Costa Rica which are the best beach towns to live in Costa Rica and they’ll all...

by Ivo Henfling

21 January, 2019
Costa Rica Business and Economy, Costa Rica Real Estate Topics

7 Essential items needed for the ultimate home office

The internet allows us to work from home, so a comfortable home office is now more important than...

by Ivo Henfling

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Does a recreational farm or quinta exist in Costa Rica?

Current Considerations for Incorporating a Company When Buying Property in 2019

Why is Caribe Sur real estate so attractive?

Real Estate FAQ | What is a real estate purchase option in Costa Rica?

Is renting a house as a tourist possible in Costa Rica?

Look for the local knowledge when buying real estate in Costa Rica

6 Promises by Residential real estate developers that should worry buyers

How to get a survey map or plano catastrado of your property online?

FAQ | Property Tax and other taxes to pay when buying property in Costa Rica

How to Avoid Your Retirement in Paradise Becoming a Hell

Is moving to Panama a bad idea?

Learn where to live in Costa Rica in 20 steps

6 Benefits of listing on the #1 MLS in Costa Rica

Is buying a jungle home in Playa Cocles a good idea?

FAQ | What is the construction cost in Costa Rica?

Ticos returning home find adjusting difficult in Costa Rica

Earn additional ROI buying investment property before August 2019

Can You Retire on Social Security in Costa Rica?

What is Loan to value ratio or LTV on a mortgage in Costa Rica

Sell your property before the Capital Gains tax hits?

Who pays taxes in Costa Rica

Anonymous corporations are not anonymous anymore in Costa Rica

24 Best beach towns to live in Costa Rica

7 Essential items needed for the ultimate home office

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