Costa Rica Investments, Real Estate & Relocation

Need any advice or information, message us. In this episode, we sit down with Valeria Aguiluz to break down how escrow works in Costa Rica. We cover the key options available to investors, the critical questions to ask your escrow provider, and the advantages of using escrow in real estate transactions. Valeria also sh

Need any advice or information, message us. Alex McGowin joins me to break down everything you need to know about taxes when investing or owning property in Costa Rica. We cover how income is taxed, strategies for deferrals and depreciation, capital gains considerations, and what expenses you can deduct. We also explor

Need any advice or information, message us. I sit down with Catherine Palacios from Done Deal CR to break down everything you need to know—from navigating the buying process to understanding the technical details of financing in Costa Rica, including loan terms, interest rates, LTV ratios, and more. Free 15 min consult

Need any advice or information, message us. We sat down with Real Estate Lawyer Paola Retana to discuss why real estate transactions often go wrong in Costa Rica. She breaks down the role each party plays—lawyers, escrow agents, realtors, and engineers—and shares real examples of what can go wrong and how to avoid it.

Need any advice or information, message us. We sit down with James Neale, Data Analyst at Costa Rica Investments, to break down the latest trends in the vacation rental market. He shares insights on where occupancy remains strong, where average daily rates are slipping, and where he still sees promising investment oppo

Need any advice or information, message us. We sit down with Gina Briguglio, a real estate consultant based in Guanacaste and Arenal, to dive into what"s really happening in Costa Rica"s property market. Is it a buyer’s or seller’s market? It depends—and Gina breaks down where the opportunities lie. From emerging beach