Costa Rica Real Estate Glossary — Key Terms
Essential Spanish and legal terms for Costa Rica real estate transactions. Escritura, plano, notario, and more.
Costa Rica's real estate market offers unique opportunities for foreign buyers. With full ownership rights, low property taxes (0.25% annually), and closing costs of just 4–5.5%, the financial landscape is favorable. The key challenge is market access — Costa Rica has no MLS, making SIXPERCENT's AI aggregation of 2,000+ listings invaluable.
What You Need to Know
- ✅ Foreign ownership fully permitted in Costa Rica
- ✅ Property tax: 0.25% of registered value annually
- ✅ Closing costs: 4–5.5%
- ✅ Territorial tax system — foreign income not taxed
- ✅ Multiple residency pathways (Pensionado, Rentista, Inversionista)
- ✅ Strong property rights protected by law
SIXPERCENT Advantage
Our AI concierge scans 2,000+ active Costa Rica listings 24/7. Buyers search free. Sellers pay just $995 flat fee — saving thousands compared to the traditional 6% commission. We coordinate legal, inspections, virtual tours, and closing.
2,000+
Active Listings
$995
Seller Flat Fee
0.25%
Property Tax
$0
Buyer Cost