Professional Guidance From Finding Through to Closing

Introduction

A host of obscure details lurks behind every transfer of title to real estate in Costa Rica. From de facto easements to riparian (water) rights, there are many potentially thorny issues that need to be handled by someone who knows the ropes. Someone who is protecting your interests only. Mr. Barrantes works with your local professionals to help eliminate the hazards and the hassles of buying land here.

For those of you who may be just getting started, Land Assurance can recommend reasonably-priced, tried-and-true professionals, like the (necessary) surveyors and lawyers. Their track record, proven to us over the years, is your security. Selecting the right members of your team from the very beginning is perhaps one of the most important moves you can make to save money--as well as headaches--down the road. We can also show you legal methods to reduce taxes, immediately and in the long run. Finally, we can bring to your attention a variety of creative financing options.

In-the-Field Services on Your Behalf

One vexing aspect of trying to buy land in Costa Rica is the difficulty you may encounter trying to get certain essential jobs done before you can go ahead and close the deal. Many visitors have found that linguistic and cultural barriers tend to turn stubborn when things need to be accomplished on a tight vacation itinerary. When you need work done in the field, that's where Mr. Barrantes' company can pick up for you--where other professionals usually leave off. After all, it's neither the realtor's job, nor the lawyer's, to get out there on the land and perform those kinds of pre-purchase chores which are often necessary to a smooth and secure closing.

For example, one service he provides is to interview the property's neighbors for clues about hidden potential flashpoints. Examples of these less than obvious risks include brewing squatter campaigns, or unregistered (but perhaps still-simmering) local border disputes. Another job he does for our clients with larger properties is walk and photograph their entire fenceline. We also take care of having proper land surveys done before closing, the theory being that post-purchase surprises are rarely harbingers of tranquility. These are the kinds of items that may tend to fall between the cracks, and perhaps would not otherwise be accomplished on your behalf with the promptness and competence your investment merits.

Your Liaison with Sellers, Lawyers, Surveyors, Government Officials, etc.

If you buy through us, Land Assurance will be your liaison with all the people you would normally have to deal with to buy your land, explaining the events to you in English, advising you where appropriate, and staying on top of the transaction if you have to leave the country.