We provide legal support for real estate purchases, sales, and structuring in Costa Rica. Our role is to reduce legal and transactional risk through clear due diligence, documentation review, and proper closing procedures—whether you are buying a home, land, or an investment property.
What we handle
- Property due diligence: title review, ownership chain, liens, encumbrances, and registry status
- Review of cadastral data, boundaries, and registry/cadastral consistency checks
- Drafting and review of purchase agreements, options, deposits, and closing instructions
- Escrow coordination and safe funds flow planning (where applicable)
- Closing coordination with notary/public registry filings and post-closing updates
- Corporate structuring for ownership (e.g., SRL/S.A.) and coordination with banking where needed
- Support for rentals and property management contracts (short-term or long-term)
- Risk review for zoning, concessions, easements, and permits (when relevant)
Typical process
- Initial consultation and deal overview (property, parties, timeline)
- Document request list and registry checks
- Risk report and proposed transaction structure
- Contract negotiation and signing
- Closing logistics, escrow/funds flow, and filings
- Post-closing follow-up (registration confirmation, updates)
Every property is different. Coastal areas, concession zones, agricultural land, and development projects may require additional checks. We coordinate with local professionals (surveyors, engineers, notaries) where needed.