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If you spend any time reading expat message boards about buying property in Costa Rica, you will see a lot of commentary about how important it is to rent first and try it out. This may have been advisable since the global economic recession in 2009. But for the few years prior to that, development…
Costa Rica has long had a socialized system that universally protects its citizens’ and residents’ health and property through inexpensive mandatory basic insurance in Costa Rica. The insurance monopolies that operate in Costa Rica offer good basic coverage, while a number of private providers are finding their way due to trade policy changes in the…
As we enter the rainy season in Costa Rica, it is a good time to remind others why we expats love living in such a dynamic climate. Many of us did move to Costa Rica for the sun and the heat, but the longer we stay here, the more that we come to appreciate the…
Safety is a hot topic in the news these days so this week’s article will focus on safety in Costa Rica and what you should know as a potential expat considering moving to Costa Rica. I have traveled this country by bus, car and on foot and I have felt relatively safe at night and…
Flights originating in Canada, Germany, Switzerland and more were added this winter due to an increase in tourism in Costa Rica. Seven airlines that fly non-stop to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) from Europe and two from Canada have been pleased with demand and hope to increase their offerings to Costa Rica, according to the…
Realtors in the South Pacific region of Costa Rica are expecting continued growth in the Costa Ballena real estate market. Residential and commercial properties are seeing growth in sales frequency and price since 2018. An undersupply in certain price brackets, amenities and locations is leading to increased prices. The same cannot be said for every…
In December of 2018, the Costa Rican government approved a new tax law that includes the addition of a capital gains tax in Costa Rica. According to the law, the new capital gains tax will be implemented on July 1, 2019. This tax will incur a 15% charge on the capital gains generated when selling…
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