Financing a Home Purchase as a Foreigner
How local and international lenders evaluate non-resident buyers, what down payments actually look like, and where cash offers still win.
At Costa Rica Land Trust, we specialize in high-value territorial assets and confidential off-market land opportunities. Built for international investors, landowners, and family offices, our advisory combines institutional trust, legal-minded due diligence, and absolute discretion to protect both the buyer’s capital and the seller’s legacy every step of the way.
At Costa Rica Land Trust, we specialize in high-value territorial assets and confidential off-market land opportunities. Built for international investors, landowners, and family offices, our advisory combines institutional trust, legal-minded due diligence, and absolute discretion to protect both the buyer’s capital and the seller’s legacy every step of the way.
Practical guidance from our advisory team on financing, inspections, and the details that matter before you make an offer.
How local and international lenders evaluate non-resident buyers, what down payments actually look like, and where cash offers still win.
Maintenance, community, and resale differences between a managed condo and a standalone home — and how to tell which one you actually want.
Humidity, termites, and roof drainage change what "move-in ready" means. A walkthrough of what our inspectors check before any home is listed.
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From a one-bedroom condo near the surf to a fully staffed estate, every listing below is vetted the same way — carefully.
Private, staffed, and steps from the sand — for buyers who want the ocean as a neighbor.
Explore Villas →Low-maintenance ownership in walkable towns, with shared pools and on-site management.
Explore Condos →Off-grid capable properties set into the jungle canopy, built with solar and rainwater systems.
Explore Eco Estates →Pre-sale and near-completion builds from vetted local contractors, with fixed handover dates.
Explore New Builds →Turnkey homes with existing rental history, occupancy data, and property management in place.
Explore Rentals →Character homes priced for renovation, with a contractor estimate included in every listing packet.
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Pre-Vetted, Off-Market Estates Available via Secure Escrow Only.