Real estate law
Purchases and sales, leases, due diligence and title regularization.
We back every transaction with a thorough legal review to protect your investment and meet all current regulations.
Before you buy, we check the property at the National Registry: its survey plan, liens, annotations and who is entitled to sell. We also check zoning, water availability and municipal taxes. Near the beach, we check whether the land is titled property or a concession in the maritime zone, which follows different rules.
We prepare the purchase option, the deed and lease agreements, and fix properties with registration or survey problems.
What it includes
- Property purchases and sales
- Lease agreements
- Real estate due diligence
- Title regularization
How we work
- Due diligenceWe review title, survey plan, liens and permits.
- OfferWe draft the option or purchase agreement.
- PaymentWe arrange a secure payment, through escrow if needed.
- DeedThe purchase is signed before a notary.
- RegistrationWe register the property in your name and give you the final title report.
You may also need
- Notary and registryThe purchase deed and its registration, by the same team that reviewed the property.
- ImmigrationIf you are buying to live here, we also handle your residency.
- Corporate lawIf the property goes into a company, we form it or bring it up to date.
Common questions
What should I check before buying property?
That the seller is the registered owner, the survey plan matches the land, there are no mortgages or liens, zoning allows what you plan, and taxes are current. We do it for you in a prior review.
Can a foreigner buy property in Costa Rica?
Yes, generally with the same rights as a Costa Rican. The main exception is concessions in the maritime zone, which have limits for foreign nationals.
Should I buy through a company?
Sometimes, for inheritance, management or a future sale. It carries annual costs. We analyze it with you before you sign.
Do you draft lease agreements?
Yes, for homes, retail space and offices. We make the term, increases, deposit and termination grounds clear.
Tell us about your case.
We reply as soon as we can. Your information is confidential and only used to answer your request.
- Address
- Barrio Dent, Avenida 15, Calle 39. San José, Costa Rica.
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- +506 4001-8651