Costa Rica Guide: Housing & Rentals
Finding accommodation can be a time-consuming task, especially in a foreign country. Our housing guide explains where to look for appartments and accommodation, how to deal with local estate agents and what to bear in mind before signing a rental contract.-
Introduction The search for accommodation in Costa Rica
What is the purpose of your stay and where do you want to live? Costa Rica offers a wide variety on housing, by the beach, in the city or up in the mountains. This section gives you information about the Costa Rican housing market, as well as a some tips and tricks for you housing search. more » -
The Rental Market Things to bear in mind
The rental market in Costa Rica is regulated and tenants are well protected. Costa Rican authorities do make a difference between vacation rentals and normal rentals. more » -
Getting Started How to prepare your housing search
Looking for a place in Costa Rica will take some time. Although there are abundant real estate agencies and foreign nationals present in Costa Rica, give yourself plenty of time to visit and investigate places, it is much more likely that you get what you are looking for this way. more » -
Moving in Household management & utilities
When you move into your new house you might find a lot of things work differently in Costa Rica than at home! This article deals with the most common issues you will be faced with. Look at the forum for more tips on how to make your household management easier. more » -
Glossary Housing terms and abbreviations in Costa Rica
If you are not from Costa Rica, well even if you are from Costa Rica, understanding the vocabulary and abbreviations in real estate might cause serious confusion. In this section the most frequent terms and abbreviations are described. more »