As they say, ‘You’re not in Kansas anymore’. The real estate market in Costa Rica is modern and well regulated, however it presents many aspects which are unique to our area, not to mention that the technical jargon and even common expressions are usually expressed in Spanish! To be an informed Buyer one needs to have at least a high-level overview of the issues and requirements – leaving the rest to the local professionals.

Your RE/MAX agents know the local landscape inside and out, and can often provide valuable guidance around all areas of a real estate transaction as well as local rules & regulation. At other times, you would be encouraged to secure dedicated legal advice to dive into the nitty and gritty details applicable to your specific circumstances.

To become familiar with certain important aspects, some of them very unique to Costa Rica, we invite you to browse the articles located in this section. They will inform you of some issues you may not have known about, fill your gaps with respect to others, and most importantly help you understand the high-level snapshot of the local regulatory landscape.