Legal FAQs
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Luxury home tax in Costa Rica
Luxury homes in Costa Rica have a yearly solidarity tax based on…
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What is the difference between a lawyer and a notary in Costa Rica?
Lawyer and notary are two different areas in the legal area. A…
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Foreign ownership of properties in Costa Rica?
Foreign ownership of properties are very common in Costa Rica. Any foreign…
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Do I need an attorney for a real estate transaction?
An attorney for a real estate transaction is not required if the…
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Know your client – What are the KYC requirements in Costa Rica?
Know your client is the documentation process through which the banking, financial,…
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Real estate transaction costs in Costa Rica
Real estate transaction costs by means of a direct transfer will typically…
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What is the National Registry of Costa Rica?
The National Registry of Costa Rica is a public office in charge…
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What are the standard legal fees in a real estate transaction in Costa Rica?
Typically, the standard legal fees for a real estate transaction in Costa…
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Real estate transaction costs, who pays them?
Real estate transaction costs can be paid equally by the two parties;…
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Costa Rica Real Estate Investment Incentives
Costa Rica’s new investment incentives create a more favorable context for real…
Architecture & Construction
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San José 1850-1950: Architecture in a city with a rich history of coffee, luxury and refinement
Despite the changes the capital of Costa Rica has experienced over the…
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3 important questions to ask an architect before hiring for luxury home design
The first question to ask is who is really going to do…
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María del Mar Echeverría: Simplicity begets elegance
The LX team talks with entrepreneur María del Mar Echeverría, founder of…
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Interview with Joan Puigcorbé Nature: Construction’s Protagonist
Costa Rica is a place where nature maintains its prominence above the…
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Luxury design-build, an interview with Roderick Anderson
[VIDEO] Entrevista con Roderick Anderson, CEO y Director de Diseño de SARCO…
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Exclusive Living: Penthouses in Costa Rica
For people with a taste for highrise living and spectacular views, penthouses…
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Who is SARCO Architects?
SARCO Architects is a small-sized boutique, luxury high-end architectural design firm based…
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What are the current trends in window design?
The current trends is matte black in both glass and aluminum colors.…
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The main tools in architectural services
The main tools to know in architectural services are several, but, the…
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The story behind Gaviota Simbac Costa Rica
María Galera is the executive director of Gaviota Simbac in Costa Rica.…
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Choosing the right window company in Costa Rica
Choosing a window provider is one of the most important thing to…
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The history of SARCO Architects
The history of SARCO Architects goes back to Roderick Anderson, a second-generation…