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What is Title Insurance?

Title insurance is offered by Stewart Title, which is the same company who insures land in the US from title fraud. The fact that Stewart Title operates in Costa Rica should give you an idea that your Costa Rica real estate investment comes with only limited risk. There is always some risk associated with real estate, and Costa Rica is no exception; but with no hurricanes, typhoons, mud slides, or wild fires, your risk is minimal to both property and home.

All properties that we sell are Stewart Title insured and we recommend you purchase Stewart Title when you buy your property, regardless of the location in Costa Rica. The main reason is for purposes of re-sale. North Americans and Europeans want their property insured, plain and simple. Most real estate lawyers can serve as your liaison to get Stewart Title.

How Much Does it Cost?

The standard cost for Stewart Title insurance is 1.25% of the property acquisition cost. Stewart Title is not required in Costa Rica but it makes sense if you are buying Costa Rica real estate as an investment that you plan to resell in the future.