i love the ocean side of costa rica ..and how safe you feel
2006-06-12 02:02:52 · 11 answers · asked by costaricense 3 in Travel ➔ Latin America ➔ Costa Rica
For sure, get some land. I woud offer 2 pieces of advise though...
1. Make sure you purchase through a reputable firm. Otherwise, a random broker may sell you land with fake paperwork and screw you. It pays to spend a bit on a good real estate firm.
2. Look around. Property prices have been in the rise. Some think a real estate bubble is happening. Just make sure that if something happens in the real estate market, that you won`t feel like you way overpaid!
Just common sense. Land is a good investment though...
enjoy!! (I hope I didnt sound too negative. Its not bad, you just gotta be careful)
2006-06-13 04:00:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just make sure that your real estate partner is serious. Some properties in Costa Rica have been sold two, three and even four times, since the "new" owner does not live in Costa Rica and will not even know what is happening to the property.
So the old owner will sell it several times and at the end you have to fight against other owners and lawyers that have not registered your property properly.
Also remember that if you don't do anything with your property during one year (cleaning, planting trees, builindg) and somebody just "decided" to build their little ranch there, it will be very difficult (from the legal side) to get this person out of there.
So make sure that you are making a deal with someone serious and don't leave your property for years without maintenance.
Real estate is a very good investment in Costa Rica.
2006-06-15 11:38:03 · answer #2 · answered by Ari 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
True - but as you can see, property in Costa Rica has climbed a lot in the past 10 years - it is no longer a 'great' deal but if you want to move there, then go for it.
2006-06-12 09:05:34 · answer #3 · answered by skifaster6 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you actually seen the property? some of the land is being sold because it can no longer grow anything. i don't know what you want it for, but you need to check into the new laws the Costa Rica government made about purchasing and retiring, relocating there. i have friends who live there that tell me they feel safe , but with so many foreigners moving there they feel unwanted now.
2006-06-12 09:11:39 · answer #4 · answered by dude 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a person who can help you, he helps people to find the perfect place fit with your $$$.
He have a consulting company name Easy Costa Rica Solutions.
They will take you to a beautiful house with pool and a conference room.
They will answer all your questions, if you want to build, find the land you want
Take a look their office:
http://www.vacationrentals.com/vacation-rentals/20300.html
You can email him: edgard506@yahoo.com
Phone 506-8365944
2006-06-13 01:56:26 · answer #5 · answered by sunnygreen 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know someone who purchased two plots of land there in september. they have already doubled in value! even though there is no military there it is a pretty safe country. good luck!
2006-06-12 09:06:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for the one's made out of boxes, or being sold by hobo's those are good.
2006-06-12 09:05:18 · answer #7 · answered by adam d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes go for it
2006-06-12 09:04:09 · answer #8 · answered by Tina 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have never been there myself, but why not. if your heart is set in it go for it. good luck and maybe when you settled down you can invite me.
2006-06-12 09:08:51 · answer #9 · answered by SHUL 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WHY WOULD YOU ASK PEOPLE YOU DONT AND NEVER WILL KNOW. THATS THE 2ND DUMBEST THING IVE SEEN ALL DAY
WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU
2006-06-12 09:04:58 · answer #10 · answered by dying_star51 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋