In Costa Rica just like most other countries around the world, it is customary to tender an earnest money deposit in real estate transactions. In Costa Rica a deposit is known locally in several different names such as “deposito de garantía”, “arras confirmatorias” or “reserva”. The amount of the deposit is generally negotiated between the […]
Finding a Real Estate Agent in Costa Rica 1) Is the Broker legal to work in Costa Rica – Check brokers ID (cedula) it will say “Libre Condicion” free of conditions. He or she will be in charge of the company will gladly give you a copy. 2) Check with the Costa Rican Chamber of Real […]
Esterillos Costa Rica is beach town is divided into 3 sections: Esterillos-Centro, Esterillos-Oeste and Esterillos-Este stretching along the central pacific coast. Esterillos-Oeste is the most popular location due to its quit beaches. The beach has dark sand and blue waters with constant waves making it a perfect spot for surfing. The beaches are also very […]
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FAQ Costa Rica Residency Costa Rica Just one more question, I’m are seeking the rentista visa application – are you aware of the processing times? Or do you have any recommendations re making an application?Kindly Tane Hi Tanè, what is your nationality. You should be able to travel here without a visa but then you may […]
Shareholder Registry for Costa Rica Corporations For Costa Rica corporations, a new law # 9416 called the LAW TO IMPROVE THE FIGHT AGAINST FISCAL FRAUD brought the creation of the “REGISTER OF TRANSPARENCY OR FINAL BENEFICIARIES”. That means for the first time it will be necessary to report who are the shareholders or owners of […]
We want to give a huge thank you to Diego Xavier who did some amazing research on the food prices in Costa Rice vs the USA. The results may shock some of you! Over and over I hear people complain about how much higher groceries are here than “back home.” They quote anything […]
Esterillos Costa Rica Esterillos Costa Rica, a sleepy little town right on the beach between Jaco and Quepos. There are actually three towns in Esterillos: Esterillos Este (East), Esterillos Centro (Central), and, yes you guessed it, Esterillos Oeste (West)! Esterillos Oeste is the largest of the three, with several restaurants, a couple of hotels, and […]
Picking a Real Estate Agent in Costa Rica Are they Legal to work in Costa Rica Picking a Real Estate agent in Costa Rica and purchasing real estate in a foreign country can be a tricky process. Finding a reputable agent to represent your interests can be a challenge. Costa Rica does not regulate real […]
We are very happy to announce a new team member to Exclusive Homes Costa Rica. We are proud to have Jason Mueller as our newest agent. Jason is very excited to be part of the Exclusive Homes Cost Rica team and also looking forward to working with all the agents in Costa Rica to help […]
How to obtain Residency in Costa Rica Costa Rica is a popular place for expats moving abroad. For those seeking residency Costa Rica, there are several options. The general requirement is that you need to be able to prove you have sufficient resources to live in the country. The tourist visa is for 90-days and […]
