WHY INVEST IN COSTA RICA?
The secret is out. Real estate reporters are calling Costa Rica one of the hottest up-and-coming real estate markets in the world. It's not surprising. Visitors captivated by its ideal climate, stable government and breathtaking natural beauty have made Costa Rica into one of the world's most sought after retirement and vacation home destinations.
Real estate provides the ideal investment alternative.
The present uncertainty in world economic markets has left many of us unsure where to invest our money. With equities continuing to decline, and safe havens such as GICs and savings accounts paying near historic lows, it's tempting to simply sit on the sidelines holding cash waiting for the economic storm to pass. But smart investors know it's essential to invest at least part of their portfolio in something that has the potential for strong upside growth.
Real estate can provide the ideal investment alternative. And Costa Rica's south is on the verge of a spectacular property boom just at a time when property values and investment markets in much of North America and Europe are flat or falling.
Investing in real estate is a long-term strategy that's traditionally proven sound.
Most investors who were lucky enough to have purchased homes or vacation properties in North America and Europe ten years ago have seen the value of their investment soar. While the value of certain real estate in these regions has recently declined, it will always remain a tangible asset. Unlike stocks, where your entire investment can go to zero, real estate will always retain an inherent value. As a result, it's an asset that can provide great downside protection from today's failing economy. But to realize significant gains from real estate, you need to buy into an "emerging" region. The problem is there are very few remaining parts of North America and Europe that haven't already been "discovered" and subsequently already appreciated in value.
Costa Rica provides you with a window of opportunity to invest in some of the world's best real estate before prices escalate.
With its lush landscape, pristine beaches and near-perfect climate Costa Rica has become one of the world's most sought after retirement and vacation home destinations. Early investors have already reaped significant profits. Savvy buyers, who purchased property five years ago along Costa Rica's northern Pacific coast, have seen the value of their investment quadruple over the past five years. That means, in only a few short years, those who spent $250,000 to buy premium lots and build dream vacation or retirement homes, now own million-dollar properties.
The good news is that while property values along much of Costa Rica's more developed northern Pacific coast have escalated in price, a window of opportunity has just been opened in the south.
Plus, you can earn worry-free rental income when you are not using your property.
One of the many advantages of building a home in Costa Rica is that tourism in the region is steadily increasing. Our Property and Rental Management team have a long list of people looking to rent homes both for the short or long term. They can rent your home and take care of every aspect of its maintenance in your absence. You benefit from the chance to earn a steady stream of rental income to help pay down your mortgage or boost your annual earnings, much the same way you could earn dividends from investing in stocks. (Rental occupancy rates fluctuate by season and currently average around 50%.)
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You have the added security of knowing that you are buying property in a region that will remain ecologically protected.
The southern Pacific coastal region of Costa Rica not only provides a unique opportunity to buy property in a uniquely beautiful part of the world before prices escalate, but you can rest assured that the beauty of the region will remain unspoiled. The government of Costa Rica recognized early on that it had a responsibility to preserve the country's rich ecological beauty and diversity. Due to strict environmental regulations, the majority of southern Costa Rica's pristine shoreline and lush mountainsides will never be developed.
As so many regions of the world become increasingly crowded and polluted, the value of being able to escape to an ecologically protected environment where the air is fresh to breath and the water clear to drink is bound to continue to increase. Owning a property that looks out onto what is guaranteed to remain a breathtaking, unspoiled natural wilderness, however, goes beyond simple dollars and cents. While you're purchasing an asset that's predicted to appreciate significantly, you're also investing in something you can enjoy today - an investment that can provide you with a better quality retirement lifestyle or a truly magical family vacation home.
Now, you have the opportunity to buy spectacular, panoramic ocean-view lots through Costa Rica's top developer.
Costa Rica for Life's new south coast development, Endless View, provides you with a chance to invest in Costa Rican real estate with confidence, knowing that you are buying property from one of Costa Rica's largest and best developers . You get the assurance of knowing you're dealing with a company that has a long track record of delivering the highest standards of quality and value.
Plus, when you sell, you won't have to pay any capital gains tax if you hold your property inside a Costa Rican corporation.
Costa Rica provides a great deal of commercial freedom and protection for private business. It's even possible to establish a corporation in Costa Rica without having to obtain legal residency or citizenship. Many foreigners do this to hold real estate, since Costa Rica doesn't charge capital gains tax on property held inside a Costa Rican corporation - a huge advantage in a country where the value of property has been escalating so rapidly. Our development partner can provide you with a full service package that includes all of the paperwork necessary to set up a Costa Rican corporation for approximately U.S. $600.00.
Purchasing an Endless View lot could be the smartest investment decision you've ever made. Contact us today to learn more about our exclusively available properties and to help decide if our unique investment opportunity is right for you.
