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Many
foreigners buy land but do not build or live on it until some
point in the future. In most cases, it is a good idea to have
someone watch over your property while you are absent. We
offer this service for our clients along with property cleaning
(chopping), building and maintenance of fences, landscaping,
house construction, building permits, road maintenance, water
systems, electricity etc. We can also make sure your land
taxes are paid, keep your corporate records up to date and
do payroll for workers.
CARIBE SUR Real Estate can recommend several local architects
and home construction teams to help you build your Project.
You may wish to bring in your own architect - but in Costa
Rica, the law states that any building plans must be approved
and signed by a liscensed Costa Rican architect.
Most of our properties already have road access, but some
do not. If you need to build a road, allow us to set you up
in the right direction. We will help you acquire permits,
and work with you and the contractors to make sure that you
get the best quality work and advice on road building.
In
the CARIBE SUR region, most properties close to Puerto Viejo
and near the main road have municipal water. Other 'inland'
and refuge properties depend on well / rain water. If your
property does not have a working well or municipal water,
you should determine if there is a potential spring BEFORE
you purchase the property. We work with local Indians who
can 'sense' where a water source is. Once a spring is found,
we can recommend several local contactors to dig your well.
Everyone
needs electricity. Although there are alternative options
such as solar and wind power, most residents take advantage
of the new powerlines brought into the region several years
ago. Bringing electricity to your land is relatively easy,
but you should inquire about the options before you purchase
your land. Make sure to ask your agent about the feasibility
and costs of bringing power.
If
you are seriously interested in buying property, it would
be helpful to know more about your needs as far as size and
type of land i.e. next to the ocean or in the mountains. Also,
give us an idea of your budget and if you want to build a
vacation home, do some farming or something commercial like
tourism.
References and additional information are available upon
request.
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