Costa Rica Overview - Villas San Buenas Costa Rica Real Estate

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Costa Rica Overview
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Real Estate Options
Jun 2014
Nick Halverson & Debi Sugden
Updated June 2, 2015
Prices subject to change without notice
www.VillageCostaRica.com
The Team
• Nick Halverson: President
– International business development experience
• Australia, New Zealand, Costa Rica
– 10 years+ of Costa Rica real estate experience
• Investor in two projects in Osa
– Education: Cornell University (Ithaca, NY) & Indiana University (MBA)
• Debi Sugden: Realtor/Owner
– Based in California with Costa Rican heritage (bi-lingual)
– Real estate agent in California and Costa Rcia
– 2014 Women of Distinction Award winner from
65th Assembly District
• Hanz Cruz: Project Manager
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Day-to-day Costa Rica operations
Former Vice Mayor of San Isidro del General (pop. 250,000)
Oversees all permits, construction and government relations
Master’s degree & Bi-lingual
Nick Halverson | 612.819.8154 | Debi Sugden| 714.553.5320 |
Costa Rica is easy to visit with two international
airports…with a third planned
Costa Rica Overview
• Population: 4.7 million
– Capital: San Jose (Pop. 3.2 million)
– Area: 19,700 miles2
• approx. 1/5 the size of Minnesota
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Languages: Spanish, English
No military for over 66 years
95% literacy rates
Financial:
– Monetary: Costa Rican colon
– US$/credit cards are widely accepted
– Major Industries: Tourism, coffee,
bananas, electronic components
– GDP per capita: US$10,600
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North American Companies Have Invested Billions
• Over 50% of foreign trade is from North America
– Largest export is NOT coffee
Costas Rica: Did you know…?
• It is easy for foreigners to own fully titled real estate
• Hurricanes are very rare
• There are mountains over 13,000 ft tall
– By contrast, the highest point in Florida is 345 feet
• Over 5% of the world’s plant and animal species are native to Costa Rica
– More than the USA and Canada combined
– Costa Rica is the same geographic size as West Virginia
Costa Rica is Safe
Homicide Rates
per 100,000 persons
Location
St. Louis, MO
Baltimore, MD
Kansas City
Mexico
Omaha, NE
Costa Rica
Rate
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Costa Rica…The Pura Vida Lifestyle!
• Water is safe to drink
• Beautiful weather
• Home to one of only 5 Blue Zones
in the world
• Friendly and helpful
• Highly educated
• Spiritual/religious
• Natural, healthy food everywhere
One of the Best, Low-cost
Medical Care Systems in the World
• 14% of visitors have medical procedures performed during their stay
– Dental and plastic surgery
Average Life Expectancy
Years
Country
Years
Australia
80
Canada
79
UK
78
Costa Rica
78
USA
77
China
72
Russian Federation
68
India
64
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The Costa Rican Government is a Peaceful Democracy
• Democracy since 1889
• President Luis Solis (current)
• President Laura Chinchilla (2010-2014)
– First female president of Costa Rica
• President Oscar Arias (2006-2010)
– Won the 1987 Nobel Peace Prize
Real Estate Advantages
• Fully titled property
Actual Owners in Las Villas de San Buenas
– Guaranteed by Constitution
– Transferable
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Global demand
Hard asset
Direct international investment
Online title registry
LOW property taxes (0.25%)
Title insurance is available
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Real Estate Advantages
• Low cost of living with high quality of life
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Low Property Taxes (0.25%)
Great climate
Quality healthcare
Low language barrier
Technology
• Potential Rental Income
– ~$1,500+/week (high season)
Three Options: Within 90 minutes of each other
Beachfront
property
Beachfront
Ownership
www.VillageCostaRica.com
Your Backyard
Beachfront living
10 minutes from Quepos
Nearby Activities
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Manuel Antonio National Park
Scuba Diving
Canopies
Waterfalls
Ocean sports
– Islands
– Sailing
– Fishing
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Rivers
Marina of Quepos
Open Sea Fishing
White water rafting
Hiking
Horseback riding
Beachfront lots
from $75,000
Authentic. Costa Rica. Living.
• 150 acres
• Lot options starting at $19,900
– Ocean/mountain views, Creek front
• 15 acre+ of protected jungle
• Parks, Green zones, trails
• Property Management
Located in Beautiful Osa Region of Costa Rica
Las Villas de San Buenas is near to:
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Beaches
Wildlife
Hiking
Restaurants
Fishing
Residential Mountain Views: 40 acres
• Gated/security
• Lots from 410m2 - 2,472m2
– 4,411 ft2 – 26,600 ft2 (over ½ acre)
• Walking paths
• Planned Community center
– Tennis court
– Swimming pool
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9 Parks/green zones
Price: $45/sq meter
Condominium law
Walk to Catholic Church, school
Estate Lots: Phase I
• Privacy!
• Options
– Ocean views/wooded/golf course views
• Elevation up to 600ft
• Prices start at $49,500
Ocean View Lot
• Discounted to $99,500
– Very private
– Backs up to private jungle on property
– Views down the Pacific coast, sunsets, golf course
Turn-key Construction
• Choose a home design
• Construction starts at $86/sq ft
• Timeframe: 6 months for most homes
– Weekly photos/recaps
– We manage all permits, contracts,
insurance and administrative duties
– We provide options & recommendations
– Furniture options
• Property Management Services
Private Protected 10 Acre Jungle Onsite +
Access to Private Waterfall
Nearby Amenities
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Modern 80,000 square foot
medical complex 3 miles away
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Golf course next door
Lots available with golf course views
Exclusive membership discounts available
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Playa Ventanas: One of four beaches
within 20 minutes
• Gated community
• All infrastructure installed
– Underground electricity
– Paver-stone roads
• Great location
Location of Esterillos
• 60 miles from San Jose International Airport
• 15 miles south of Jaco
• 30 miles north of Manuel Antonio
Costa Esterillos Estates
• 400 acres
• 700 meters from pacific coast
• Gated community with 24 hour
security
• Underground utilities
• 100 acres of green areas/parks
• Close proximity activities
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Beaches
Sport fishing
Surfing
Canopy tours
Water rafting
Golf courses
Manuel Antonio Naitonal Park
Infrastructure Installed and Homes Built
Two Available Lots: Lot 272
• Purchased in 2008 for $75,000
– Now available for $50,000
• Two lots from an ocean view home
• Private
• Valley views (1/2 acre)
Two Available Lots: Lot 395
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Purchased in 2008 for $75,000
Now available for $50,000
Easy in/easy out.
Two lots from an existing house
Wooded lot (1/2 acre)
Options
• Beachfront
– From $75,000
• Private jungle/next door to golf
– Ocean view lots from $95,000
– Homes from $72,500
• High-end development
– Lots for $50,000
We look forward to working with you!
• Nick Halverson: President
– nick@villassanbuenas.com
– 612.819.8154
• Debi Sugden: Broker/Agent
– debisugden@gmail.com
– 714.553.5320

Costa Rica Overview - Villas San Buenas Costa Rica Real Estate

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