Many single-home investors will be faced with the choice of whether to buy a pre-existing structure or a plot of land on which to build a house. The law requires that all applications for construction permits be presented by an architect licensed by the Costa Rican Association of Engineers and Architects.

Before building a house one would be well advised to speak to numerous individuals who have previously built in order to gain an understanding of the reality of the construction process, such as constant delays, necessary personal supervision, and cost overruns.

More useful information:
Purchasing Property
Building a Home in Costa Rica
Establishing Residency
Oceanfront Property
Squatters
Expropriation