Episode 5: Before you sign: the due diligence checklist for buying property in Costa Rica

Smart Costa Rica Series · Episode 5Before You Sign: The Due Diligence Checklist for Buying Property in Costa RicaConnect with the author at www.smartcostaricaguide.com Most buyers fall in love with a property and rush to close. That's exactly when mistakes happen. In this episode, Carlos Eden breaks down the five due diligence filters every buyer — local or foreign — must run before signing anything in Costa Rica.You'll learn how to verify legal ownership through the National Registry, why water availability can make or break a deal, what environmental buffer zones mean for your buildable area, how to spot access and easement risks before they become legal conflicts, and how to evaluate a developer's track record before trusting them with your money.Whether you're buying a beachfront lot, a condo in a gated community, or land for development, this checklist applies. Skip any of these steps and you're not investing — you're gambling.Smart Costa Rica Series is the no-fluff guide to real estate investing in Costa Rica — built for buyers who want to understand the market before they move money. Smart Costa Rica Series is part of a broader ecosystem of books, analysis, and strategic content created by Carlos Eden. Explore the full collection on Amazon, Kobo, Apple Books, and Barnes & Noble, and follow the weekly insights on LinkedIn for deeper context on investment, migration, tourism, and territorial strategy in Costa Rica. Let’s stay connected through the series.