Before you buy, understand what you are actually taking on.
Independent legal review for buyers and investors who need to verify a property, understand material risks and decide what must be resolved before committing capital.
Scope and fees are confirmed in writing after intake
35+ years in Costa Rica
Bilingual · English / Spanish
Former Legal Director · RECOPE (Costa Rica's state-owned fuel company)
The property you see does not always tell the whole story.
A purchase may involve title, liens, easements, corporate ownership, permits, land use, water availability, contracts and outstanding obligations. The review is tailored to the asset and transaction, and distinguishes verified findings from items that require additional documents or specialist review.
A focused review of the risks that can change the deal.
Title and registry
01Review registered ownership, annotations, liens, easements and restrictions identifiable in the sources consulted.
Use and property status
02Review available information on land use, permits, access and conditions that may affect the intended use.
Seller and ownership structure
03Review the seller's capacity, corporate authority, relevant company records and transaction documents.
Risks and closing conditions
04Summarize findings, missing documents, issues to resolve and questions to address in negotiation.
A purchase decision report
- 01
Executive summary of findings and limits of the review.
- 02
Risk map with priorities and supporting documentation.
- 03
Outstanding checks and conditions to address before closing.
- 04
Recommended next step: proceed, request corrections, renegotiate or pause.
For buyers who need independent local counsel.
Foreign buyers
People who need bilingual local advice and a clear explanation before transferring funds.
Property investors
Buyers evaluating land, homes, commercial property or development assets.
Remote buyers
Clients coordinating documents and decisions from another country.
Corporate-asset buyers
Buyers who need to review both the property and the company or structure that owns it.
First define what needs to be verified.
- 01
Discuss the property, intended use, purchase stage and deadlines.
- 02
Agree in writing on scope, sources, documents and checks included.
- 03
Review the legal record, identify gaps and coordinate additional questions when needed.
- 04
Receive an executive report with findings, risks and next steps before closing.
Can the review guarantee that a property has no risks?
No. Due diligence reduces uncertainty, but conclusions depend on the records, documents, available information and agreed scope. The report identifies the limits of the review.
Can the process be handled in English?
Yes. Communication and reporting can be coordinated in English or Spanish, as agreed in the scope.
Can you review a company that owns the property?
Yes, if corporate records and the share or asset transaction are included in the agreed scope. Buying shares can require a different review from buying the property directly.
Review the property before you commit capital.
Tell us what you are considering buying, where you are in the process and which decision or deadline is coming up.
A written scope and fee proposal follows the initial review
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