Costa Rica » The Purchase Process

The Costa Rican real estate purchase process is comparatively simple, basic and well regulated. Investors consider making an investment into the property market in this striking Central American country which will benefit from a well developed title registration system as well.

Property can be purchased in one person's name, together, or in the name of a corporation. It is very common in Costa Rica for individuals to put property in the name of a corporation in which they own all the shares.

It is customary for the buyer and seller to share equally in the closing costs. This can be negotiated. There are three closing costs: government taxes and fees, notary fee, and mortgage costs.