due diligence
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The Notary Will Read Your Deed Aloud in Spanish. Here's How Not to Sign Blind.
Costa Rican law requires every closing to happen in Spanish, and after 12 years and multiple purchases here, I can tell you the language is the cheap problem to solve.
Long-Term Renting in Costa Rica in 2026: 11 Ways to Avoid Losing Your Deposit
Costa Rica long-term rentals can be messy because there is no single official rental portal, and that gap is exactly where Facebook scammers make money.
What a $500 Home Inspection in Costa Rica Catches, and the Six Things It Never Will
There's no inspector license here, no seller disclosure, and the report stops at the property line, so here's where your inspection money actually works.
No Water Letter, No Building Permit: The Question That Kills More Rural Land Deals Than Bad Title
Costa Rica's state owns every drop of water on your land, and if you don't verify the well concession or ASADA letter before closing, you may own beautiful acreage you can never legally build on.
Can Foreigners Own Land in Costa Rica? Yes, With Two Real Exceptions
A consultant who has bought and sold here since 2014 on what foreign buyers actually own, where the maritime zone bites, and the water problem nobody mentions.
Buying Costa Rica Property Without Flying Down: The $260 Document That Makes It Legal
A consultant who has closed remote Costa Rica deals since 2014 explains the poder especial, apostilles, escrow rules, and the mistakes that stall closings for weeks.
How Long Does It Take to Close in Costa Rica? 45 Days If Nothing Breaks
The 30-day closing your agent promised is real only when the title is clean and the money is ready, so here is the stage-by-stage timeline from someone who has sat on both sides of the table since 2014.
The $6 Title Check Every Costa Rica Buyer Should Run First
What the Registro Nacional actually shows you, when a $1,750 title insurance policy is worth it, and the due diligence steps that matter more than either.
The One Water Letter That Can Kill a Costa Rica Land Deal in 2026
Before you fall in love with a lot in Costa Rica, ask one blunt question: will AyA or the ASADA actually give you water?
Costa Rica Has No MLS. That's Why the Same House Shows Up at 3 Prices
A relocation consultant who's bought and sold here since 2014 explains why listings are fragmented, why prices don't match, and what actually protects buyers instead.
Skip the Surprises: 5 Blunt Facts About Title Insurance in Costa Rica
Title insurance isn't just another expense in Costa Rica - it's your safety net against property nightmares.
The Complete Guide to Buying Property in Costa Rica
Everything foreigners need to know about titled land, maritime-zone concessions, due diligence, corporate structures, and closing costs before signing anything.