Constructing a House in Costa Rica by Alain M Daniel
Costa Rica has interesting and beautiful landscapes
with varied climates, from the hot semi arid season in Guanacaste which
has countless beaches each with their unique beauty and character. Some
beaches have good surf waves and others quiet lagoons, to the other
extreme of wet rain cloud forest of the highlands. The beauty of Costa
Rica is that there is so much choice within reasonable driving distance.
The roads to the main towns and cities are good and when traveling off
the beaten track, you will find the roads are weather proof and good for
most of the year. The friendly Costa Ricans give a welcoming smile where
ever you will choose to settle.
Once you have searched and found the land or property that you are
interested in, there is a certain procedure that you need to be aware of
in order to make the whole experience hassle free and even enjoyable;
this process is as follows.
The first and most important step is to do a title search, then to check
the legal status of the land with the right owners name or owner rights,
see if there are any liens or pending legal issues, all this can be can
be done by using a lawyer.
Before rushing to purchase it you need to make sure it fits your needs,
whether it is intended for building a house, a few houses or designated
to become an eco-park with walking trails and animal watching spots.
Therefore, a topographical survey needs to be done to update the land
measurements followed by a feasibility study to define if the land is
suitable for house construction, permits will be needed to get water ("AyA")
and electricity to the land and soil movement permits among several
other types of permission that will be needed before you can begin
construction of your house this can seem a rather daunting task but can
become much easier if you take advantage of a local company that
specializes in assisting land owners crossing safely these procedures.
Once you have all the permits and permission it will be possible to
develop the property first by building the roads, then putting in
electricity and other basic infrastructure, the process will be much
easier if you use a management company, preferably one who has English
speakers and experience also who will understand exactly what you need
and who can understand you as well.
There are many real estate management companies, who offer both land
investments for business ventures and also attractive lots to build your
home here. For your comfort it is advisable to take a construction
company run by English speaking expats who have a lot of experience and
good contacts in Costa Rica who will be able to guide you through the
entitlement process and advising you the best way to get the permits,
and prepare the ground work to the point where construction of your
house can be started.
By doing so you can be assured to be free for imagining how your house
would be like, planning it accordingly and enjoying the process of its
creation. The technicalities will be taken care of by the company you
have hired. There is no need for you to be troubled by the seemingly
long list of permits and permissions that need to be done even before
you are able to build your house, as this will all be taken care of.
By
Alain M Daniel
Building a house in Costa Rica can be a fun adventure. All depends on
who you choose to be your executing partner. Camino Oro ( http://www.caminooro.com
) is a construction company located in Costa Rica which is run by
English speaking ex pats. It offers all relevant services; from property
development to real estate management and even landscaping.
THE LOCATION IS AWESOME BECAUSE...
Surrounding Bella Tierra Development Where Land is for Sale, you will
quickly realize how amazing the natural beauty and how diverse recreational
activities are! For instance, Samara Beach offers perfect surfing
conditions, romantic nightlife, sports fishing, diving, reef snorkeling,
swimming, wind surfing, horseback riding, golfing, as well as awesome
restaurants. So, come and enjoy Costa Rica's irresistible white sand beaches
lined with beautiful tropical coconut trees, and consider building a home in
Samara, Costa Rica. If you are interested, please contact Coldwell Banker
Samara and ask for Angelina (contact information is listed in the footer of
each Webpage).
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