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Renting a house could be challenge for homeowners and for renters. The homeowner’s wishes to have a renter that takes care of the property, pays on time and comply with the rules of good living. On the other hand, people who are looking for a house to rent also that the homeowner does not bother and that the agreement be respected at all times.Close a rental agreement has to be done carefully and all parties must be clear what the law states.

Experts in Real Estate lawyers states that the three most important aspects to be entered in rental housing are: the monthly rental, the payment of public services and the currency in which they will cancel the monthly payments.

Once again the Costa Rica government is increasing the exit tax from an airport like Juan Santa Maria airport in San Jose.  This time, travelers leaving Costa Rica by airplane will have to pay a departure tax of $31 which is a $2 increase.

The change will take affect the first of July 2016 and the new decree was first published in La Gaceta on May 25, 2016 and the new tax will be used to add more funding to the National Animal Health Service (SENASA).

Your home wherever it may be is paid off or almost aid off.  Your financial situation is stable and it is time to get a second home as either a vacation home or for investment purposes.  The question in your mind is where will you buy that second home?

Tropical Costa Rica has been the answer to this question for well over three decades for various reasons that include but is not limited to the amazing weather which boasts an average temperature of 70 to 81 degree year round!

I have been living in Costa Rica for over a decade now and I have seen the country grow from when I first came to this lovely country. 

12 years ago, Costa Rica did not have much of an infrastructure when it came to the internet and especially, internet banking which brings me back to the issue of using Paypal.

Feb. 10, 2014 – School in Costa Rica starts today at most public schools and it a busy day for parents and students all over Costa Rica.

The last article I wrote about bilingual schools in Costa Rica that included a list of schools in Costa Rica, my son was in kindergarten.

April 27, 2012 - On Sunday, I left my home in Escazu and took a taxi to La Fiesta de Boyeros in San Agustin, Escazu.

The streets were closed off, traditional food was sold, artensianas were sold and beautifully, individually painted carts were pulled by huge oxen. Each was different and the oxen were not thrilled to be walking on city streets.

May 18, 2011 – So you have decided to not only move to Costa Rica but also on buying a home in Costa Rica and now its time to look for resources to help you finish the move.

May 13, 2011 - Five years ago, Dan and Kathy would have never thought about early retirement in Costa Rica and owning a real estate in Costa Rica business to boot.