Is Costa Rican property titled?
Yes, with the exception of concession property which will be described below. Titled property is the same as you would find in North America or Europe. All titled public property can be found on the computerized Costa Rican National Public Registry. The only way a third party can claim rights to a titled property is if they have a registered lean or encumbrance on that property. When you buy real estate in Costa Rica, your lawyer will do a title search to make sure there are no outstanding leans or encumbrances by consulting the national registry. Top of Page 11. What is concession property? Concession properties are those properties located within 200 meters of the high-tide line of oceans. The first 50 meters from the high tide line is public property and cannot have construction. The next 150 meters can be purchased by an individual but requires a “concession” in order to construct. A concession is a “right” offered by the Costa Rican government to use the property for a specified r
