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What to check before you buy a coastal condo.

Updated: November 3, 2026. Schedules, prices and conditions change; always confirm on the booking page.

Palm trees and calm sea at blue hour
Palm trees and calm sea at blue hour · Photo: Original image
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Condominium living can suit second-home owners who want security and shared amenities with less upkeep.

What to ask

  • What the monthly condominium fee covers and how it has changed.
  • The condominium rules, including pet and short-term-rental rules.
  • The administration’s financial statements and any special assessments.
  • Insurance on the building and common areas.
  • How parking, storage and common areas are assigned.

Presale projects

  • Who is the developer and what has it built before?
  • What is the written delivery date and what happens if it slips?
  • Who holds your deposit?
  • Are the permits and approved plans available to your lawyer?

One presale development on the Guanacaste coast: see our Serena profile.

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