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Why Now Is a Good Time to Buy Property in Costa Rica
Global news headlines can feel heavy right now. Oil prices are up because of trouble in the Middle East, and shipping companies are taking longer, costlier routes to avoid risky waters. These changes make almost everything—from building materials to groceries—more expensive and less predictable.
But Costa Rica plays by different rules:
Strong tourism that keeps growing. More visitors are flying in than before the pandemic, and they spend billions on hotels, tours, and local businesses.
Political calm and clear laws for foreign buyers. Titles are held in your name (or a local company you control), and transactions run through escrow services that protect both sides.
Limited coastline, rising demand. Environmental rules keep most beaches unspoiled, so there is only so much land you can build on. Scarcity helps prices hold up over time.
What makes the math work
Dollar income. Vacation rentals and long-term leases in beach areas—like Flamingo, Conchal, and Nosara are priced in US dollars. That shields you from swings in other currencies.
Higher rental returns. After expenses, many condos earn 6% - 8% a year, compared with 4% - 5% in similar US beach towns.
Hassle-free management. Local firms handle cleaning, maintenance, and guest check-ins while you’re away. You collect the rent without daily headaches.
The takeaway
While supply chains struggle and costs rise elsewhere, Costa Rica offers a simple story: steady tourism, a stable government, and scarce beachfront land. If you want a hard asset that earns in dollars and doubles as a personal getaway, a home on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast is worth a serious look more than ever.
Source:
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/expert-view/shipping-costs-and-risk-premiums-likely-to-keep-crude-prices-elevated-arvind-sanger/articleshow/121876391.cms?
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