Costa Rica Real Estate Problems & Solutions

There are a few English language news outlets in Costa Rica that just LOVE to dwell on any negative news in Costa Rica and this morning one of them published a letter from some unfortunate German individual who seems to have had a bad experience in practically every aspect of building his home in Costa Rica.

And ironic as it is, the answer to this gentleman’s problems could also be found in the very same edition of this online ‘news’ paper in the form of a letter written by Angela Jiménez Rocha entitled ‘Many complexities can come with property purchases.’

In her letter she stated that: “There is a distinct difference in real estate in Costa Rica from some of the more developed countries. However in my 23 years of doing appraisals and inspections especially for the government authorized mutuals which were set up to promote housing opportunity, it is absolutely not commonplace for the kind of tricks to occur that fill up the pages of ………..”

As a licensed appraiser I am required to explain and investigate many aspects before the bank will loan money. If foreign buyers would consult with a real expert on real estate in Costa Rica almost all of these problems can be avoided.”

I hope you will please allow me to repeat and emphasize two key phrases in her letter:

1. “… it is absolutely not commonplace for the kind of tricks to occur that fill up the pages of

………..”

2. “If foreign buyers would consult with a real expert on real estate in Costa Rica almost all of these problems can be avoided.”

Any questions?

As in any country it is much safer to work with recommended and trusted professionals and, please forgive me for being blunt but, if you do buy real estate from the taxi driver that picks you up at the International Airport at San Jose or Liberia and it doesn’t work out as you had hoped, please, don’t come crying to me!

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Written by Scott Oliver, author of How To Buy Costa Rica Real Estate Without Losing Your Camisa and Costa Rica’s Guide To Making Money Offshore and the Director of Costa Rica Living & Retirement – Secrets To Happiness, a new DVD which reveals all with 14 in depth interviews..

Andrew Makarik

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Andrew Makarik is the main editor of WeLoveCostaRica, a fan of this sunny country. He is also a loving husband and a has a lovely daughter. By being a devoted family man and the biggest Costa Rica fan, he wants to make more people feel at home there. WeLoveCostaRica unites people and helps them find new home or a new travel destination. This website is a friendly community where everyone can find not only information, but also new friends and travel pals. Andrew is also passionate about IT and programming, so he himself maintains a friendly atmosphere in this cozy environment of WeLoveCostaRica.com.