Buying cheap luxury real estate listings directly from the owner in Costa Rica is a matter of perspective on what the purchaser or investor perceives as 'cheap'. The desired objective though can be possible with the right strategy.
Costa Rica Featured Listing
Costa Rian Luxury Real Estate
Location
Los Suenos,
Property Type
Luxury Condominium
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Price
$480,000
Limón, the capital city of the province of the same name, is also known as Puerto Limón, is one of the largest cities in Costa Rica.
Situated on a cape along the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, on the East side of the country Limón is surrounded by two islands, the Uvita Island and Isla de Pájaros (Birds Island) which lies just north of the nearby Bonita Beach.
"Cheap real estate" in luxury market doesn't always mean a low price, as a 'luxury property' that is undervalued for the current real estate market place status can be seen as being cheap.
A $1M home might be "cheap" compared to others at $2M that are located in Costa Rica, but the price difference for what seems to be very similar properties could be for a wide range of reasons.
If the luxury property has become distressed or foreclosed they are often sold below market value and at time through auctions. Or it could be the seller, for personal reasons like a job relocation has special reasons for letting the property be sold at a very low rate.
In emerging luxury markets luxury could be listed as undervalued in relation to future expectations, for areas such as growing neighborhoods in cities that are becoming popular, like those with infrastructure improvements or tourism growth.
Luxury buyers often have leverage as they have the financial means to purchase, especially in slow markets where borrowing from a bank is harder.
Properties bought below market value in luxury areas, especially when looking at Limón Costa Rica real estate listings by owner which can be cheaper than via an agent often see strong appreciation when the market recovers or the area gentrifies.
Economic or political fluctuations can temporarily depress prices, allowing investors to acquire premium assets at a cheaper rate.
Buying luxury properties in Costa Rica can be a smart move for both investment and personal use, depending on your goals.
Costa Rica offers very favorable property ownership laws where foreign investors and buyers have full property rights, which is not the same as in many other Caribbean and Central American countries.
