Land & Residency Reconnaissance

A working week for anyone weighing a move or a purchase — regions compared honestly, properties viewed, and the lawyers, notaries and bankers met in person.

Day by day

1. 1

   1

   Arrival and briefing

   An honest session on residency categories, timelines and what they actually cost.

2. 2

   2

   Central Valley

   Escazú, Santa Ana, Atenas and Grecia — where most expatriates end up, and why.

3. 3

   3

   Professional day

   Meetings with a lawyer, a notary and a bank. Introductions, not commissions.

4. 4

   4

   Coast

   Guanacaste or the South Pacific, depending on your brief. Property viewings arranged in advance.

5. 5

   5

   Due diligence

   Title, maritime zone rules, water concessions, and the questions people forget to ask.

6. 6

   6

   Review

   A written summary of what you saw, with next steps and an honest read on each option.

Why it works

• Independent introductions — we take no commission from any seller
• Maritime zone and water concession explained before you fall in love with a view
• A written summary you can take to your own advisers