The house is ready. The photos are beautiful. The Airbnb or Vrbo listing is live, and reservations are coming in. For property owners in Tamarindo, Flamingo, and other coastal communities in Santa Cruz, short-term rentals have become a popular way to generate income
By Andrea Jara, Senior Associate at GM Attorneys
Spend enough time in expat forums and Facebook groups and you'll see the second story told over and over, almost always in the same words: "I wish someone had told me."
By Diana Granados, GM Attorneys at Law
Until recently, the law governing condominiums in Costa Rica (Law No. 7933) did not clearly authorize virtual meetings, and it was mandatory to modify the condo bylaws of each HOA to allow it expressly.
By Manfred Peters, GM Attorneys at Law
The "HOME LUXURY TAX," Impuesto Solidario para el Fortalecimiento de Programas de Vivienda (Law # 8683), was established in 2009 to fund nationwide social housing programs.
By Ivan Granados, GM Attorneys at Law
By: Daniel Oses Ivankovich. As a Real Estate owner and investor, it's essential to be mindful of the tools available in Costa Rica to monitor assets. Implementing preventive measures is crucial
By Alina Guzman, One way the country is helping to protect the planet is through new laws that promote sustainable construction and environmentally friendly structures that use resources efficiently.
Costa Rica is commonly recognized for its nature, diverse wildlife, and stunning beaches.
By Andrea Chacón
Allowing persons and legal entities to guarantee the payment
A condominium property regime, commonly referred to as a condominium or condo complex,
The “Reglamento de Fraccionamiento y Urbanizaciones”