Answers with audiovisual content of frequently asked questions.
How to request a land use in Costa Rica?
How to request a land use in Costa Rica? Land use certificates in Costa Rica are governed by the country's [...]
What is downpayment?
What is downpayment? The downpayment is the initial payment of a sum of money that the buyer pays in the [...]
The representation agreement
The Nativu representation agreement Before signing a representation agreement with any of our agents, you need to know what NATIVU [...]
What is an escrow ?
What is escrow? The escrow is a legal figure in which the parties agree to hand over the custody of [...]
Why register a property in the name of a company?
In Costa Rica it is very common to register a property in the name of a company, however, before making this decision [...]
Rentals in colones: everything you need to know
In Costa Rica, the Rental Law defines the rights and duties of both the lessor and the lessee; based on the fact that there [...]
“Future road extension” in cadastre plans of Costa Rica
In some areas of Costa Rica, cadastre plans have a legend that says "future road extension". What does this mean and how can [...]
Capital Gain Tax in Costa Rica
A capital gain is when an asset is sold for a higher price than it was bought for. It is calculated by comparing [...]
Rights and duties according to Costa Rica’s rental laws
The Law of Arrendamientos Urbanos y Suburbanos (Urban and Suburban Leasing Law) Law No. 7527, regulates property lease agreements in Costa Rica. [...]
What is the real estate ‘commission’?
Real estate commissions and real estate services can be confusing. With so many dependencies and variations, it's not unusual for people to [...]
How to buy a property in Costa Rica?
Before buying a property in Costa Rica, there are certain important legal and technical aspects that the buyer must take into account [...]
Land uses in Costa Rica
Land use certificates in Costa Rica are governed by the country's urban regulations, which allow different projects to be carried out on [...]
Does an inactive registered company in Costa Rica need to file an income tax return?
Starting this January 1, 2022, inactive companies (inactive registered S.A. or SRL/LLC) that are registered in the Registro Unico Tributario (Single Tax [...]
Tax on luxury houses in Costa Rica 2023
Known as the tax on luxury homes in Costa Rica, the Solidarity Tax for the Strengthening of Housing Programs has varied year [...]
What is ecological, bioclimatic and sustainable architecture?
It is increasingly common to hear terms related to environmental sustainability. Architecture and property construction have also incorporated this vision. An example [...]