Costa Rica is an amazing place to live in. My family and I lived and loved Costa Rica for over seven years. My first son was born there and it will always have a super special place in my heart.

To be honest, the only reason we left was because my husband’s career which required us to go back to Guatemala. My husband is Guatemalan.

So I completely understand if someone is making a great decision such as moving to Costa Rica. I have done it once before and have considered it many times over since to be back.

But just as it happens with everything else, there are things that you should take into account so that you can avoid making too many mistakes.

Here are my Top 3 Tips to Avoid Making Mistakes When Buying a Property in Costa Rica

Research and enquire – Even if you have made countless inquiries and spent long hours researching, never assume you already know everything. Laws and regulations, even though they are not complicated, might be very different to the ones you have at home. Aside from information get yourself a local agent.

Choose your real state agent carefully – Just as it happens all over the world, there are people out there offering to sell properties that aren’t for sale. So you need to be extremely cautious about it. And remember that id it sounds too good it probably is.

Take your time – We all know that once you find the right Property it is important to make the offer as fast as possible. However, doing it while choosing your property and while finalizing the paperwork might get you into trouble. Or even worse, you might end up with a home with too many flaws and that needs a huge investment.

Bonus: Talk to the neighbors once you found the property you love. Having a chat with them will allow you to get a general feel of what the ambiance is.

For more information about the whole process of buying a property in Costa Rica check out the full guide created by www.coldwellbankertamarindo.com. You will also find tons of advice on what is the best way for you to do it.

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