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Brokerage
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There are so many different reasons why you’d want to own property near Playas del Coco. Maybe you’re looking for somewhere to retire, or maybe you’re a Snowbird looking for a winter escape? Or you want to find somewhere the whole family can enjoy their vacations?
Perhaps you’re a property investor, looking for a market with exceptional potential.
Or else you’re one of the many vacationers who enjoy their visit so much they decide to purchase property here. (We now see them for several months, year after year, and they’ve become our closest friends!)
Whatever your reason for looking to buy, you need a brokerage with years of experience and a deep knowledge of the local market. And it certainly helps if they have a wide network of skilled professionals to help you with your purchase and ongoing ownership issues.
Yes, that would be Sunset Property Group! As we say: EVERYTHING for property in Playas del Coco!
Why not share with us what it is you’re looking for?
Property Management
A surprising number of people move down from the USA and Canada, decide to retire here, and declare themselves to be property managers. But good intentions are no substitute for skill and experience!
Sunset Property Group co-owner, Stacy Lee, took her Property Management Licensing Course through the University of British Columbia Real Estate Division in 2003 and also held a Real Estate License in New Brunswick. Stacy worked for a large Property Management Company in BC which managed between 700 and 800 properties at any given time, including houses, duplexes, and apartment buildings.
She oversaw all maintenance and work orders and managed the maintenance staff. She was responsible for managing contractor quotes and work, ensured the payables were all entered and up to date, owners statements, as well as tenant and owner concerns.
Now THAT’S the kind of skill and experience you want for managing your property, yes? Become one of the 80+ owners for whom we manage their property.
Let’s work out a management plan.
Vacation Rentals
Are you looking for a place to stay for a while, in Costa Rica?
Sunset Properties also offers Vacation Rentals, helping you to find a nice place to relax in the sun and the right accommodations. Owners and staff will help you in any way possible, offering you the best of both worlds, the local and the foreign mix.
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Our prices will meet all budgets, from luxury to comfort. We make sure rentals are kept extremely clean, are freshly painted and have all the necessary appliances to make your vacation unforgettable. We can help you with all aspects of your vacation, from renting a car to booking a tour. Remember, from November to April, the occupancy is high, so please book in advance!
Car Rental: Sunset Properties can arrange a rental car for your stay. We’ll have the car brought to the office for your convenience!
Airport Pick Up & Drop Off: We can pick you up at the airport, and/or drop you off, for a fee of $50.00 each way up to 4 people. (Pick-up after 9pm is $60.00.)
Tours: We have a “preferred list” of tour companies, offering a wide variety of adventures including Cave Tours, Snorkeling, visits to Nicaragua, Zip Lines, Jungle Waterslide, Fishing, Volcanoes, Beaches, Waterfalls, Hanging Bridges, Coffee Tours, White Water Rafting, Wild Life Sanctuary visit, Palo Verde River Tour, Turtle watching, Surfing trips, Horse-back riding, ATV adventures and many more. If we don’t have what you want we can design it exclusively for you!
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HOA Administration
It’s often tempting to self-manage a small HOA but, in fact, it’s usually difficult to succeed without professional help.
For a start, most board members don’t want to devote all their time to running the HOA. They’re in Costa Rica to enjoy life and, to be blunt, running an HOA isn’t an easy task. It takes a lot of time, effort, and expertise to deliver the best result for members.
Running an HOA community requires a lot of administrative work: answering calls and emails, scheduling meetings and maintenance, processing invoices, communicating with residents and vendors, collecting HOA fees, and more.
Your HOA administration company must maintain communication with board members, employees, vendors, and homeowners. The best administrators create checklists, schedules, and maintenance plans to ensure the HOA is operating smoothly each day.
Luckily, at Sunset Property Group, we’re adept at all aspects of HOA administration – general administration, maintenance, finance, insurance, strategic planning, and effective communication.
We also have expertise when it comes to both national legislation and municipal requirements. We’ll ensure your governing documents, rules and regulations are all compliant with the law.
If you want a thorough and efficient management team, with attention to detail and great communication, we should talk.
Let’s talk about the needs of your community.
Build & Remodel
There’s no question: when you build new, you can get exactly the home you want. With everything from hillside ocean views, to rural acreage, to beachfront lots, there’s plenty of opportunity to find the place where you want to build.
And, happily, working with our preferred building company, you’ll discover that local building costs represent exceptional value.
Meanwhile, many regular visitors have discovered that right now is the right time to remodel a home in Playas del Coco. Like the fireman from Miami FL who bought a studio apartment and remodeled it, nearly doubling its value.
Or the business exec from San Diego CA who bought a home, had it remodeled and then rented it out for long-term income. Then he did it again. And again. He now owns four houses in the street, just a three minute walk from the beach!
If you like the idea of building exactly what you want, contact us now.
Property Tax Assistance
Costa Rica has made big changes to their tax laws, in recent years. Yes, there are property taxes, but you’ll find they’re much less than you’re used to paying, back home.
For example, as a property owner, you’ll be liable for property tax. But the good news: it’s a very low .0025% of the property value so that’s only $250 tax on a $100,000 property. If the construction value (not the market value) is over $230,000 there’s a further .0025% luxury tax. However, this usually applies only to very high-end properties.
Other taxes include a Capital Gains tax, introduced in 2019, of 15% of the gain in value from purchase to sale. This won’t apply if it’s your primary residence. As a foreign passport-holder, if you own a property in your personal name but spend less than 183 days there, each year, you may also be subject to a 2.5% tax on the sale. However, most people hold property here through a local corporation, which means this tax won’t apply. Nor do you pay it if you have residency (cedula.)
One last tax we should mention is VAT. For example, if you decide to place your home with us as a Vacation Rental, the 13% value-added tax will apply. But don’t worry, we’ll charge it to the renter and then pay it to the government on your behalf.
We can help you with tax planning for private and corporate property projects and our fees will probably be more affordable than you would expect to pay a lawyer or accountant.
Questions? Ask away!
Real Estate Guidance
The good news is, a foreign person in Costa Rica has exactly the same property rights as a local citizen! We’ll help you to make sure you benefit from that equal status, by introducing you to all the professionals you need and guiding you through the purchase and ownership process.
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Property Investment
There are many exciting opportunities for property investment around Playas del Coco. There are commercial properties, tourist businesses, and subdivision projects, for example.
A popular choice is to buy a lot and build a new home. Or find an existing home with potential and remodel it. We work closely with a local construction company who can also help with pre-purchase inspections and design studies.
Finance? We can advise you on expected returns, earning potential and capital gain prospects. But when it comes to financing options, your choices are very limited in Costa Rica. In short, we recommend you should arrange finance against existing assets in your country of residence and then, when you get to Costa Rica, you’ll be able to take advantage of your position as a cashed-up investor.
Whatever Your Needs
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Our job is to use all of our knowledge, skills, and our network of contacts, so your property ownership experience is trouble-free.
