Did you ever dream of a house nestled in the lap of nature? Have you ever wanted to sit in the porch of your house watching the waves dance to the melody of the breeze? If you love to wake up to the sounds of birds chirping joyfully, then, you should consider finding a home in Costa Rica.

Costa Rica is country in Central America. It is one of the most beautiful places on the face of Earth. This name Costa Rica means “Rich Coast”. This country is located in the isthmus in Central America between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. Hence, it has a rich, lush green coastline and is aptly called Costa Rica.

The lure of the lovely coastline and lush greenery is tough for anyone to resist. Hence, a lot of non Costa Ricans dream of finding their home in this country. An added advantage is also the climate which is mild and temperate throughout the year which makes living here a pleasure. The prices of houses here are also not very high. However, people who intend to find their home in this place should be cautious since there are chances of getting duped at times. In this article, we mention a few aspects to keep in mind while buying a house in Costa Rica.

A lot of families in Costa Rica have occupied certain properties for many generations without actually knowing who the rightful owners of the properties are. Such properties are also not clearly registered in the property registry of the country. Hence, while finding your home in Costa Rica, you have to ensure before hand that the property you are interested in does have a specific owner.

The people of Costa Rica speak Spanish. Not many of the locals are conversant in English. Hence, it is beneficial to know the language. Also, knowledge of the local laws and procedures is important in order to avoid any hassles while buying your house. If you are do not know the language well or are not aware of the laws and procedures, then, you should take help of a native of Costa Rica to help you buy the property.

A lot of homes of Costa Rica have been in existence for a long time. Hence, the probability of a house being 12-15 years old or more is higher. You need to verify the right age of the house before purchasing it since some old houses in Costa Rica have concerns with water heaters and the wood sidings going rotten.

If you have decided to purchase a house which is about 10 to 15 years old, then, you need to ensure that the property does not have any plumbing issues. This can be done by asking for a hydrostatic test to be performed on the property. This test will determine if there are any leaks in the sewer pipes with the help of a high tech pipe camera.

Finally, very important point to bear in mind, if you are a foreigner in Costa Rica who is interested in buying property, is to ensure that you engage the services of a local who can get you good rates on the properties. This is because, in Costa Rica, people quote a lower amount to locals who are interested in purchasing the property and a higher amount to a foreigner who is finding a home in Costa Rica.