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Increasing amounts of real estate development trouble in Costa Rica

2012-08-06T21:13:00Z

Note : This article was sent to The Costa Rica Star anonymously from a gmail.com email account. It raises some concerns about a condo development project here in Costa Rica. We have no way to verify the accuracy of this content, however we wanted to publish it to see what kind of comments and reactions are taken by the readers. Have you experienced anything like this? As the first cold winds of an approaching winter begin to blow across the land, thousands of Canadians – and not a few Americans...(read more)

Major increases approved for AyA water and sewer rates

2012-07-25T16:01:00Z

By the A.M. Costa Rica staff The nation's price regulating agency has approved a 25 percent hike in water and a 77 percent hike is sewer services. A family using an average amount of water will face an increase in both categories of 5,868 colons, about 77 percent in total. The increases are far less than what the Instituto Nacional de Acueductos y Alcantarillados sought. The company wanted a 48 percent increase in water and a 150 percent increase in sewer service. The price fixing agency, the...(read more)

Two New Projects to Improve the Water Situation in Guanacaste

2012-07-24T17:34:00Z

Approximately 25 years ago, Jorge Manuel Dengo, who recently passed away, had the idea to cover the water exit from the Caribbean and send it to the Pacific since there is a lack of this precious liquid in that area. This new water way was used to produce energy though three hydro electric plants; Arenal, Corobicí and Magdalena. In this last one was where the Arenal-Tempisque Irrigation project, which is the final phase, has begun. It has two channels, one in the West and the other on the...(read more)

Valle Escondido No 10, Las Palmas Urbanisacion, Playas del Coco, Guanacaste, Costa Rica in Valle Escondido is Sold!

2012-06-06T18:08:00Z

Valle Escondido, Las Palmas Urbanization - The 2 story at Valle Escondido No 10, Las Palmas Urbanisacion, Playas del Coco, Guanacaste, Costa Rica has been sold.

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Price Reduced on GREEN FOREST STUDIO No 17, URBANIZATION LAS PALMAS, in Las Palmas Urbanization

2012-05-21T22:39:00Z

Las Palmas Urbanization, Playas Del Coco - Announcing a price reduction on GREEN FOREST STUDIO No 17, URBANIZATION LAS PALMAS,, a 322 sq. ft., 1 bath, 1 bdrm 2 story split "Ground Fllor Unit Available". Now MLS® $45,990 USD - GREAT BREAD EARNER!.

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Great Lot in Ocotal 1,100 m2 for Sale in Ocotal is Sold!

2012-05-21T22:23:00Z

Ocotal, Guanacaste - The lot / land at Great Lot in Ocotal 1,100 m2 for Sale has been sold.

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Single Story For Sale in Las Palmas Urbanization

2012-05-07T23:03:00Z

Rarely available on the market!

• 860 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm single story - MLS® $125,000 USD - Never been better...

Las Palmas Urbanization, Playas Del Coco - This 860 sq ft 2 bed / 2 bath tropical beauty, ranch style condo is located in the beautiful development of Las Palmas, in Playas del Coco. Just about 300 m from Coco Beach.
Fully furnished and ready to move-in apartments just a few steps from the pool.
This Condo is located in the heart of Playas del Coco just a short walk to all of the nightlife, restaurants, and shopping stores.
This style semi-detached houses are very rare on the market and normally are snapped by the savy investors.
The owner regretfully has to sell due to the personal reasons.
Only very close offers will be considered.

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Price Reduced on CARA5-Villa Carmoran A5, Las Palmas, Playas del Coco, Costa Rica in Las Palmas Urbanization

2012-05-07T23:02:00Z

Las Palmas Urbanization, Playas Del Coco - Announcing a price reduction on CARA5-Villa Carmoran A5, Las Palmas, Playas del Coco, Costa Rica, a 860 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm single story. Now MLS® $125,000 USD - Never been better....

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Introducing New "Concierge Service"!

2012-04-17T20:39:00Z

By now, most you, already know that we are pretty good at what we are doing and if, up to now, we were doing property and rental management along with sales of the properties. Not everyone wants their property to be rented, but still want it to be looked after when the owners are not there. We have structured a range of additional services that are available either on request or in our Concierge Package deal . We provide property maintenance services in the following areas: Playas del Coco and Ocotal...(read more)

Some changes to our Rental Management Agreement

2012-04-09T16:38:00Z

Dear Vacation Rental Property Owners, Due to some changes in the security situation in Playas del Coco and some recent developments and increase of rentals in general; we have to implement some changes to our Rental Management Agreement. Those changes do not affect our rental rates or our level of commission on the rental income. We are just trying to enforce more strictness in handling the keys for the property by the owners and the Administrators due to the fact that Coco in general had suffered...(read more)

Rules finally issued for paying that new corporate tax

2012-04-08T18:02:00Z

Rules finally issued for paying that new corporate tax By the El Financiero Costa Rica staff The Registro Nacional has put on its RNPDigital Web site the rules for paying the new tax on corporations and similar entities. The posting specifies that the tax this year is 135,225 colons or about $270 for active corporations and 67,612.50 colons or about $135 for inactive corporations. The only bank authorized to collect the money is Banco de Costa Rica, said the posting. The Registro said that the bank's...(read more)

CCMH78-Cocomarindo Villa Hazel No 78, Cocomarindo, Playas del Coco, Guanacaste, Costa Rica in Cocomarindo is Sold!

2012-04-06T15:36:00Z

Cocomarindo, Playas Del Coco - The single story at CCMH78-Cocomarindo Villa Hazel No 78, Cocomarindo, Playas del Coco, Guanacaste, Costa Rica has been sold.

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GR1-Villa Garza Real No 1, Urbanisacion Las Palmas, Playas del Coco, Guanacaste, Costa Rica in Las Palmas Urbanization is Sold!

2012-04-06T15:34:00Z

Las Palmas Urbanization, Playas Del Coco - The 2 story at GR1-Villa Garza Real No 1, Urbanisacion Las Palmas, Playas del Coco, Guanacaste, Costa Rica has been sold.

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Price Reduced on House in Sardinal in Sardinal

2012-03-29T19:02:00Z

Sardinal, Guanacaste - Announcing a price reduction on House in Sardinal, a 3 bath, 5 bdrm single story. Now MLS® $215,000 USD - Juat reduced from $265K.

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Single Story For Sale in Sardinal

2012-03-29T19:01:00Z

Only close offers, please...

• 3 bath, 5 bdrm single story - MLS® $215,000 USD - Juat reduced from $265K

Sardinal, Guanacaste - Huge One Level 4 Bed Home in Large Lot Plus Guest Apartment and Private Pool

Bed: 5 Bath: 3 + Guest Apartment
Construction Size: 250 m2 / 2690 sq ft
Lot Size: 1343 m2 / 14450 sq ft / over 1/4 Acre
Road Frontage: 27 meters / 88.5 feet

This beautiful and large home is located just 5 minute drive from Playas del Coco, a popular tourist destination on the Pacific Golden Coast.
Just 15 mins drive to a new Clinica Biblica/CIMA Hospital and 20 minutes drive to Liberia International Airport.

The house has a great layout - 5 Bedrooms and 3 Full Bathrooms in the main house, All under AC throughout. Local beautiful wood details and lots of storage in the built in wardrobes. The lot is fully fenced and gated.

Additional one bed one bath fully equipped guest apartment.

Large Patio and Private Pool, lots of fruit trees!

Its own water well.

The house is fully furnished and equipped and is ready to move in or rent out.

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