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1.     Select furniture that is beautifully simple Casa Malinche 2.     Keep balanced lines and proportions Casa Malinche 3.     Make the spaces both chic and comfortable Casa Malinche 4.     Special decoration pieces should tell a story Casa Malinche 5.     Turn the outdoor space into architectural statements Casa Malinche 6.     Mix different patterns and textures Casa Malinche 7.     Integrate technical innovation with craftsmanship Casa … Continue reading Tips for a Home Designed to Inspire

According to an analysis by fDi Intelligence Costa Rica is “attracting 11 times the amount of greenfield FDI that might be expected given the size of its economy,” placing Costa Rica atop the global rankings. Lithuania and the UAE rounded out the top three.  Costa Rica is Number One in this year’s annual Greenfield Performance … Continue reading Costa Rica is Number One in the World in Attracting Foreign Investment, relative to its economy size

Contemporary Luxury Mansion in Dominical Exotic Luxury Destinations and Developments of Costa Rica Costa Rica has become a unique and exotic destination for luxury real estate development.  The Pacific and Atlantic oceans running along our East and West borders, from one frontier to the other; endless unspoiled beaches, and the tropical rainforest embracing the sands … Continue reading Taking luxury to new heights

Carrillo House "When we first came to Costa Rica eleven years ago, we encountered a spectacular environment where the flora and fauna were unsurpassed in their beauty and diversity. Although our initial trip to Costa Rica was for a short vacation, as we spent our time there, we realized that this was the place we … Continue reading Living in Playa Roble, a Life Experience described by the owners of Villa Amore

Yalile Alpizar is the President and Owner of Costa Rica Luxury Estates. After working twelve years for international organizations, she started her real estate career in the year 1990, putting into practice advanced techniques in the areas or public relations, management, marketing and several more real estate related subjects. Besides many professional real estate courses and … Continue reading Yalile Alpízar On Costa Rica’s Current Real Estate Market And What Makes It So Special – Interview for Haute Residence Magazine

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national-geographic-traveller-uk-costa-rica-2017Download "Costa Rica came top in last year’s HappyPlanet Index, and it’s little wonder whyit has gained its reputation forhappiness — with iridescent scenery aroundevery corner, the locals have plenty to bepleased about. In fact, 5% of the Earth’sbiodiversity can be found here: among thenational parks, waterfalls, volcanoes andcloud forests, squeezed in between thecountry’s Pacific … Continue reading Costa Rica, in the eyes of National Geographic Traveller 2017

By: Quatro Legal What is the Solidarity Tax? The “Solidarity Tax for the Strengthening of Housing Programs”, known as “Solidarity Tax” or “Tax over Luxury Homes”, was enacted in 2008 by Act 8683, and is an annual tax, that must be paid every year on January 15th at the latest. This tax is applicable to … Continue reading Solidarity Tax over Luxury Homes in Costa Rica – The Luxury Tax or Impuesto a las Casas de Lujo

Escrow accounts in Costa Rica are strictly controlled by SUGEF (Financial Institution Superintendency) for money laundering, so there are very few attorneys who hold an account unless they do a lot of Costa Rica real estate closings. According to the money laundering laws in Costa Rica, when wiring over $10,000 to a local bank account, … Continue reading The Need for an Escrow Account in Real Estate Transactions in Costa Rica