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Costa Rica Investments, Real Estate & Relocation
We chat with experts about Costa Rica Real Estate, buying a property in Costa Rica, building in Costa Rica, relocating and moving to Costa Rica, and investment experts on businesses that can work in Costa Rica. E-mail us at info@investingcostarica.com
Episodes
257 episodes
EP-256 Things to look out for when buying and investing in a property in Costa Rica with home inspector Alex Stripe.
On this episode, we’re joined by Alex Stripe — veteran home inspector and founder of Stripe Signature Inspections. Alex shares his insights from years of inspecting homes for buyers and investors in Costa Rica. We dive into what to look out for...
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Episode 256
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19:50
EP-255 Podcast and Market Update with Richard Bexon
Richard Bexon provides a market update while we record more podcasts and get back to our normal weekly update.Free 15 min consultation: https://meetings.hubspot.com/jake806/c...
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Episode 255
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EP-254 Environmental justice and gentrification in Costa Rica + Pavones Update with Walter Brenes
We talk to Environmental and Sustainability Lawyer Walter Brenes about the current cases he's fighting in Costa Rica, what is really happening in Pavones as the town is knocked down by the municipality and what he thinks will happen in other be...
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Episode 254
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EP-253. Understanding land use and regulations in Costa Rica with lawyer Jose Maria Pacheco.
Lawyer, José María Pacheco, and I dive into all things land in Costa Rica. We break down the different types of land use, what you can and can’t do with each, and the key risks to watch out for. José also shares insight into common land investm...
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Episode 253
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32:46
EP-252 Whatsapp Translation for Expats and Market Update with Jake Alexander
I sat down with Jake Alexander, founder of tucanchat.io—a WhatsApp translation tool designed to help expats and locals bridge the language gap between English and Tico Spanish. We discussed how the idea for tucanchat.io came about and the ways ...
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Episode 252
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24:12
EP-251 Escrow in Costa Rica - not all are equal and this is how they work - TLA Escrow
In this episode, we sit down with Valeria Aguiluz to break down how escrow works in Costa Rica. We cover the key options available to investors, the critical questions to ask your escrow provider, and the advantages of using escrow in real esta...
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Episode 251
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24:57
EP-250 Everything you need to know about US tax on a Costa Rica Investment with US CPA Alex McGowin
Alex McGowin joins me to break down everything you need to know about taxes when investing or owning property in Costa Rica. We cover how income is taxed, strategies for deferrals and depreciation, capital gains considerations, and what expense...
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Episode 250
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32:09
EP-249 Financing Options available in Costa Rica with loan advisor Catherine Palacios of Done Deal CR
I sit down with Catherine Palacios from Done Deal CR to break down everything you need to know—from navigating the buying process to understanding the technical details of financing in Costa Rica, including loan terms, interest rates, LTV ratio...
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Episode 249
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33:00
EP-248 How Real Estate transactions go wrong in Costa Rica with Lawyer Paola Ratana
We sat down with Real Estate Lawyer Paola Retana to discuss why real estate transactions often go wrong in Costa Rica. She breaks down the role each party plays—lawyers, escrow agents, realtors, and engineers—and shares real examples of what ca...
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Episode 248
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32:05
EP-247 Costa Rica by the Data Trends, Truths and Takeaways - Data, Data, Data!
We sit down with James Neale, Data Analyst at Costa Rica Investments, to break down the latest trends in the vacation rental market. He shares insights on where occupancy remains strong, where average daily rates are slipping, and where he stil...
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Episode 247
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24:12
EP-246 Buyers Market: Up and Coming beach and mountains towns to invest in 2025
We sit down with Gina Briguglio, a real estate consultant based in Guanacaste and Arenal, to dive into what's really happening in Costa Rica's property market. Is it a buyer’s or seller’s market? It depends—and Gina breaks down where the opport...
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Episode 246
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24:26
EP-245 Architects in Costa Rica - what you need to know and understand with Esteban Ossenbach
I caught up with Esteban Ossenbach, a young and passionate architect and the founder of Selva Architects and Design. We chatted all things architecture in Costa Rica—from the red flags to watch for when hiring an architect, to the must-ask ques...
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Episode 245
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28:39
EP-244 Water, Wells and Investing wisely in Costa Rica with Hydrologist Jorge Suarez
In this episode, we sit down with Jorge Suarez, a seasoned hydrologist and owner of Geohydro, to explore one of the most critical—and often overlooked—aspects of buying land in Costa Rica: securing a legal water source. Jorge breaks down what i...
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Episode 244
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33:44
EP-243 Tourism Trends & Hidden Gems: Real Estate Insights from the Inside with Costa Rica's #1 Travel Company CEO
We sit down with Casey Halloran, CEO of Costa Rica’s largest luxury travel company, to explore the state of tourism today and where it's headed in 2025. Casey shares how these trends are shaping real estate, development, and investment opportun...
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Episode 243
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25:42
EP-242 Market Update and Opportunities for Investment with Investment Specialist Jake Alexander
Jake Alexander, an Investment Specialist and long-term resident of Costa Rica, chats to us about the current state of the BUYERS market, where he sees an opportunity to invest in Costa Rica, and where and what he would NOT invest in in 2025.
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Episode 242
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25:19
EP-241 2 years of living in Costa Rica: what you need to know with Kvon Tucker
Two years ago, Kvon Tucker made the move to Costa Rica with his wife and young daughter. We caught up with Kvon to hear about his journey so far—what surprised him, what turned out to be easier than expected, and his advice for anyone consideri...
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Episode 241
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35:06
EP-240 Costa Rica perpetual tourist, residency and Vacation Rental legal requirements with Cristina Guerrini
Cristina Guerrini joins us from Bluezone Legal to break down some critical updates for anyone living in—or thinking about moving to—Costa Rica. We dive into the proposed bill targeting perpetual tourists, explore the different residency options...
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Episode 240
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27:28
EP-239 Guanacaste Broker Report - where and where not to invest in with Becky Clower
We chatted with Becky Clower, Broker at Bluewater Properties—one of the largest independent real estate firms in Guanacaste. Becky gives us the latest updates on the market, sharing insights on what’s selling, what’s not, and where smart invest...
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Episode 239
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28:59
EP-238 - Real Estate Investing in the Central Valley of Costa Rica with Mariel Gracia
Mariel Gracia, Real Estate Consultant in the Central Valley of Costa Rica (San Jose, Heredia, Alajuela), and I chat about what is happening in the Central Valley and how it acts and performs compared to the coastal areas of Costa Rica. We...
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Episode 238
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EP-237 Feng Shui when developing, designing and building in Costa Rica with Laurent Langlais
In this episode, Feng Shui expert Laurent Langlais joins us to explore how Feng Shui principles can transform your approach to choosing land, designing and positioning properties, and creating inviting interiors. We delve into what makes Costa ...
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Episode 237
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32:29
EP-236 Understanding current water issues in Costa Rica and your options with Sonia Aragon from Quatro Legal
In this episode, we sit down with lawyer Sonia Aragon to discuss Costa Rica's water challenges—especially in the Guanacaste region. Sonia breaks down the pressing issues, explains how they came about, and shares insights on what options are ava...
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Episode 236
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32:25
EP -235 How to avoid a construction disaster in Costa Rica with Belong Director of Construction, Erick Corrales.
In this episode, we sit down with Erick Corrales, Director of Construction & Engineering at Belong Costa Rica, to uncover the right way to build in Costa Rica. Erick shares expert insights on choosing the right build...
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Episode 235
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31:29
EP-234 Making a smart investment in Costa Rica and Market Update with Loan Company Owner Dan Chaput
On this episode, we sit down with Dan Chaput, President of Costa Private Loans, to explore the smartest ways to invest in Costa Rica. Dan shares key insights on what to watch out for, the right questions to ask, and where the biggest opportunit...
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Episode 234
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28:57
EP-233 What 2025 holds for Tourism and Vacation Rentals in Costa Rica with Bary Roberts
We chat with Bary Roberts, Roberts, former President of Canatur, Vice-president of the ICT, Founding Member of Acoprot, President of Instituto Nacional de Biodiversidad INBio and President of the “think tank” Center of Tourism Studies (CE...
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Episode 233
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39:11
EP-232 Investing in Uvita and a vacation rental in Costa Rica with Mark Savoia
We chat with Mark Savoia of Costa Rica Playbook about why he thinks you should invest in the coastline from Uvita to Manuel Antonio, what to invest in, and what not to invest in. He tells us what you must analyse before investing in a vac...
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Episode 232
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