A reader named Rafa asked last week in a comment on an article why agents do not qualify real estate buyers. Is qualifying a Costa Rica property buyer really possible? Is Rafa correct in saying that ...

As Costa Rica slowly enters into its second real estate boom, that many are calling a "recovery" and not a boom, the playing field has changed and the buyer focus has changed. In many ways the entire ...

Can I buy property in Costa Rica as a nonresident? Is the property I purchase in Costa Rica titled? Will the title be in my name? Can I build on the property? What do I need to do to keep it in my ...

As Costa Rica slowly enters into its second real estate boom, that many are calling a "recovery" and not a boom. Knowing when an area is going to move from low demand to high demand is key to smart ...

Every week, Mansion Global poses a tax question to real estate tax attorneys. Here is this week’s question. Q. I'm looking to purchase a summer home in Costa Rica. What are property taxes like there?

Guanacaste, a formerly quiet province located in the west coast of Costa Rica, has found itself under the spotlight thanks to a wild jump in its property prices. Real estate prices in Guanacaste saw ...

AAA has launched its Diamonds Program in Costa Rica by revealing hotels and restaurants that have received Diamond designations. The association’s inspectors recently visited the Central American ...

Did you know Costa Rica has a “blue zone,” where people reportedly live longer and healthier lives than other parts of the globe? And it’s no wonder. With a warmer climate, active community, and ...

Costa Rica was the first country to make a focused effort to attract American retirees and second home buyers. Costa Rica now competes with dozens of countries that are vying for the attention of ...

With the new law, Costa Rica will be able to destroy the runways on private properties that have no proof of their legality. A new law in Costa Rica that seeks to make it easier for authorities to ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. As he reclines in a white leather easy chair with cocktail in hand, his gaze wandering beyond the swimming pool ...