Real Estate News
Strategic Considerations in Real Estate Acquisition in Costa Rica
A Coordinated Legal Approach to Investment Structuring Real estate acquisition in Costa Rica continues to attract high-net-worth individuals, corporate investors, and family offices seeking asset diversification and long-term positioning in the region. However, purchasing property[...]
Buying Beachfront Property in Costa Rica? Understand the Maritime Terrestrial Zone First
A Practical Guide to Beachfront Property, Concessions, and Coastal Ownership Rules in Costa Rica For many foreign buyers, owning property near the beach in Costa Rica is a dream. However, purchasing coastal land here is[...]
Capital Gains Tax in Costa Rica: Key Fiscal Updates
Capital Gains Tax in Costa Rica: Key Fiscal Updates — A Joint Legal–Tax Update by Blue Zone Legal & Briffkase. Blue Zone Legal, in collaboration with Briffkase, is pleased to share an important fiscal update[...]
Blue Zone Legal Participates in the Official Launch of the Dolce Vita Fest 2026
Blue Zone Legal joins the Italian–Costa Rican Chamber of Commerce in launching the Dolce Vita Fest 2026, a major event bringing Italy’s culture, lifestyle, and business excellence to Costa Rica. Blue Zone Legal, in its[...]
Avoid Costly Penalties: Is Your Vacation Rental in Costa Rica Legally Compliant?
Operating a vacation rental in Costa Rica can be a lucrative investment, but recent regulatory changes mean that property owners must now meet strict legal and tax obligations. Failure to comply could lead to penalties, fines, or even the closure[...]
Podcast with Blue Zone Legal: Current Challenges with Real Estate Investors and Residency Hold Ups
Blue Zone Legal's founding partner, Cristina Guerrini, sat with Richard Bexon of Costa Rica Investments to break down some issues investors and expats are currently facing with immigration. They also took a quick look at the Nosara market and[...]
Discover the Best Regions in Costa Rica for Expat Property Ownership
(This is part 2 of a series to help Expat Investors understand and navigate the Costa Rican Real Estate market better. Blue Zone Legal is dedicated to making sure you are prepared to face any issue or legal challenge you[...]
5 Legal Tips Foreign Investors Must Know When Buying Real Estate in Costa Rica
(This is part 1 of a series to help Expat Investors understand and navigate the Costa Rican Real Estate market better. Blue Zone Legal is dedicated to making sure you are prepared to face any issue or legal challenge you[...]
“MUST HAVE A WATER LETTER BEFORE BUYING PROPERTY IN COSTA RICA” – BY ALLEN RICHARD
In this video Allen from "Living in Costa Rica" interviews our CEO-Cristina Guerrini and Notary Public-Eddy Pérez to discuss some very important requirements you must meet before buying property in Costa Rica, like getting the Water Letter and other construction[...]
CONSIDERATIONS ON THE NEW REGULATIONS FOR INVESTOR RESIDENCY
Did they really simplify the residency processes for Investors? On February 23, 2023, Executive Decree No. 43926-MGP-H-TUR was finally published in the National Newspaper La Gaceta, to define the new regulations on investor residency to implement the provisions[...]
