Real estate agents and brokers in Costa Rica are in a very particular situation legally. While their occupation exists in practice and they even have an official Chamber (Cámara de Corredores de Bienes Raíces de Costa Rica), their occupation (as of today) has not been
Both Foreigners and Costa Rican nationals enjoy equal rights under the law when it comes to land and property ownership, unless the owner bought the land as part of a government program. In such circumstances, the land can only be traded or sold to foreigners once
Dreaming of a life on the water? The true meaning of living in paradise. Outlier Legal will gladly guide you through the process of buying a Costa Rican property that comes with a marina slip. Marina Slip 101 A marina slip is essentially a parking space for
When our clients are buying a property, it is usually a large financial investment where, at times, even their life savings are involved. All to fulfill their dream of having a home in Costa Rica. To help you in your process of buying a home, we assembled
Now that you have entered a sales and purchase agreement for a Costa Rican property, you should focus on setting up an Escrow account. We will explain why it is recommended. An Escrow account is essentially a pass-through third-party account, created for the purchase of Real
On this occasion, we are going to address in a brief manner a topic that tends to be somewhat technical in the Civil Law field. A property or real estate can be acquired in many different ways through Costa Rican law. Perhaps the ones that come
So you've pulled up stakes, and you have packed your wagon and are headed to the tropics, as in Costa Rica? You've had every family member question your judgement and promise to visit. You are ready to buy your dream home in Paradise. With the help of a
An escrow account is essentially a pass-through third-party account, created for the purpose of a Real Estate purchase. It is meant to protect both the buyer and seller all parties in the transaction. Outlier Legal highly recommends using this service for your real estate purchase
For someone who’s seen his fair share of countries around the world, I know the ups and downs of moving to a foreign land. Each country presents its own possibilities and, I intend to be honest with you, its own problems. Sometimes you just fit
Guanacaste is one of the provinces of Costa Rica characterized by its beautiful beaches, nature and culture. So it is sought after by many people and investors to develop their resorts, houses, residences or businesses. Tourism development is the activity that is generating economic income