Rules & Regulations
Property Transfer Real Estate Costa Rica
By Explore Costa Rica Staff
May 5, 2005, 21:22

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There is a tax of 1.5% of registered value for the transfer of property.  Total government tax, registration and stamp fees will run about 2.5% of the registered value of the property. 

When a property is purchased, unless specified otherwise, it is assumed the buyer and seller will split the cost of legal and transfer fees.  If the purchase is cash, the purchaser has the right to choose the lawyer. If the vendor holds a mortgage on the property the vendor has the right to choose the lawyer.   Legal fees and costs will be around 2% of the property-selling price bringing the total transfer cost to approximately 4.5% of the price.

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