Real Estate Law
We accompany the entire purchase and sale of properties, from the option to purchase to registration in the National Registry, with lawyers, notaries, and tax experts in the same team.
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Tidying up the house: key to growth
Pay the taxes determined by law, no more and no less.
Creative solutions
Thinking "out of the box" is part of our identity.
Ready for the three visits
We help you to prepare your company for the visit of the authorities, the visit of a potential buyer and for an orderly succession.
Real estate law services
All stages of the sales process, with the same team.
Schedule your 30-minute consultation, free of charge →Option contract
A negotiated contract to protect their interests from day one.
Guidance and assistance during the negotiation process until the final contract is finalized, in compliance with local regulations.
Due diligence
You know what you’re buying before you pay for it.
Comprehensive investigation of the property and the owner to detect liens, ownership issues, topographical errors, tax non-compliance, litigation, and structural problems.
Coordination with third parties
One single contact for the entire process.
We coordinate with the escrow agent, the municipality, the surveyor, and other involved parties.
Negotiation and closing
Clear final terms and a cost breakdown without any surprises.
Agreement on the final terms between the parties, general advice and preparation of the cost estimate.
Comprehensive notarial services
The signed and registered deed.
Purchase and sale contract, prior authorizations, calculation and payment of stamps and expenses, coordination of signatures, and submission and follow-up of registration in the National Registry.
Post-closing services
The property is ready to use.
Declaration of property to the municipality and transfer of services such as water, electricity and internet.
Real estate tax advisory
The fiscal impact of the purchase or sale, evaluated before signing.
Our team of tax advisory services It provides guidance on transfer, capital gains, and taxes associated with property ownership.
Consultation with Our Attorneys
ICS Consultores stands out for offering comprehensive legal advice and customized solutions in Costa Rica. Our team of expert lawyers is ready to help you with all your legal needs, from litigation and contracts to conflict resolution. Trust us to provide you with a high quality legal service tailored to your needs.
Stages of the sales transaction
Option to purchase
Negotiation and drafting of the contract that protects your deposit.
Due diligence
Research of the property and the owner to detect any contingencies.
Negotiation and closing
Final terms and cost breakdown.
Writing and registration
Signing, payment of stamps and registration in the National Registry.
Post-closing
Municipal declaration and transfer of services.
Due diligence is the stage that protects your investment the most
Before signing the contract, we investigate the property and the owner to detect any contingencies that would later be costly or impossible to resolve.
Who is the real owner
Ownership issues, liens and entries in the National Registry.
What the plan says
Topographic surveys, land use, and, if there are any structures, possible structural problems.
What drags the property down
Outstanding taxes, litigation and other obligations that the buyer might inherit.
Do you recognize any of these situations?
Contact usHe found the property he was looking for
He needs a purchasing option that protects his deposit while he checks that everything is in order.
Buy from abroad
He does not know the Costa Rican process and needs someone to coordinate the escrow, the surveyor, the municipality, and the notary.
The company acquires a property
You should define the structure of the purchase and its fiscal impact before signing.
He's going to sell
He wants an orderly negotiation, a clear cost structure and a smooth transaction.
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✓ 30 years of experience
✓ Specialists in Costa Rican companies
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Duration: 30 minutes
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What does due diligence of a property review?
Ownership, liens and notations, the plan and possible overdevelopments, outstanding taxes, litigation, and, if there are constructions, their condition.
Can I buy a property from abroad?
Yes. We coordinate the entire process and the signing can be arranged according to your location.
What is a purchase option?
It is the contract that reserves ownership in favor of the owner for a defined period and at a defined price while due diligence is completed.
What happens after signing the deed?
We follow up on the registration in the National Registry and carry out post-closing procedures with the municipality and the service providers.