TIPS ON LIVING AND RETIRING IN COSTA RICA
Have you been living in Costa Rica for only a short time, and not feeling so well. Can’t put your finger on exactly why. The sun is shining, flowers are blooming, you love your new little house. You just returned from a day at the beach and had fresh tuna for lunch. You tell yourself, [...]
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Live a simple life in Costa Rica. Time is passing faster than the hands of a clock can rotate around its face. I want to stop the clock, stop the passage of time. Live in the moment. Yes, live in the moment. Live a simple life of leisure in Costa Rica free of the mounting [...]
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Have you been thinking about taking that big plunge into a true learning adventure? Move to a tropical country, learn a new language, and meet new and interesting people? Well, I’ve got just the place for you. Costa Rica! Top Ten Reasons to Work, Live, or Retire in Costa Rica: Many people are coming [...]
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Have you had problems with buying real estate in Costa Rica? Did you put money down on a property in Costa Rica? And now the construction is stalled or the lot is not being developed? The developers are unable to perform on their promises? The basic problem is that many of these developers used [...]
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Travel Costa Rica and take my advice: Don’t buy a piece of land or a house and leave it unattended. What’s the problem: Squatters (in Spanish= precaista). First, if you buy a property which has a Tico house on it with a family living in it, check the following-Ask the seller for the documents proving [...]
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Travel Costa Rica and thinking about buying property? Yes, foreigners are allowed to own property in Costa Rica..usually in the name of a corporation which your Costa Rican attorney will form before you begin the purchasing process. Now: All land records are kept at one place-a central title registry called Registro National, located in San [...]
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If you are considering retirement in Costa Rica, the first question you ask yourself is: Where do I Live-What area would I feel good about to purchase Real Estate or to rent a house or apartment? The central valley is the most popular for many reasons: 1. Geographically it is a valley, surrounded by mountains, [...]
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Are you thinking of retiring in Costa Rica? Considerations: What area of the country should I look into for purchasing real estate? Most people relocate to the central valley (which is the area of San Jose, the capital city and its suburbs of Santa Ana and Escazu…Also, Alajuela where international airport is located and the [...]
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Buying Real estate in Costa Rica: Choosing an attorney Very important! First he or she should speak English and speak it well. And get references..not one but several. Ask up front for the fees.. what do they consist of and how much? Get this in writing before going ahead with the deal. Does he or [...]
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