Constructing A Great Future In Costa Rica
Apart from the glorious weather, laid back lifestyle and wonderful scenery Costa Rica also has a very low tax rate of just 0.25 per cent of the registered property value. Also the property laws here are the same for everyone including foreigners. You don’t need to live in the country to own land or property. And you don’t need to be a legal resident. The Southern Highway has been completed facilitating better transport links, which is also a big plus. Ex pats tend to use their mobile phones most of the time as the coverage is really good.
Costa Rica provides universal health care to its citizens and permanent residents, offering some of the best health care in Central America. Both the private and public health care systems are always being upgraded. New hospitals, new clinics, new machines, and improvement in staff and training are ongoing. Statistics from the World Health Organization frequently place Costa Rica in the top country rankings in the world for long life expectancy. Their health system is the best in Latin America and in the top 20 world-wide.
And of course there are many more advantages to building your dream home here. But remember — A reliable and experienced real estate agent can help you to buy titled land in a safe area, just right for building. A similar rated and experienced Costa Rican builder is also a must for the project — they can actually save you time and money in the process, but do lots of research. A coastal construction will cost more than one inland for example.
Check on how many properties the company has constructed in your chosen location, and check out their official credentials. All good builders will give you an honest costing up front so make sure this is the case, and beware of quotes much lower than their competitors. Request a look at their portfolio and if you can, talk to owners of properties developed by the company. Ensure you have the full low down on what they call ‘peripheral costs’, such as swimming pools, terraces, landscaping and even fountains.
Follow the basic rules and you can’t go wrong.
