Brits Living in Costa Rica - 12 Reasons Why the British Prefer Costa Rica to Spain5923845

And it's easy to see why Brits love Costa Rica... it is a place of stunning scenery, sunshine and smiles with spring-like weather all year round, no income taxes on foreign earned income, no capital gains taxes, excellent world-class medical facilities, affordable medical plans and populated by the 'Ticos' who are an amiable and very attractive people.

Scary 'Times' Newspaper Story About Brits in Spain:

"Two British pensioners living in Spain have had their home demolished after being given two hours to pack their belongings - reviving fears among thousands of other expatriates that their own houses could be at risk. "We're devastated," Mr Prior said. "This has been our home for almost six years. To have it pulled down in front of you is painful beyond belief. "Many villagers watched in horror as the three-bedroom house, which had a swimming pool, was reduced to rubble."

Since that article came out, the situation has become much worse so now you just one of the reasons know why so many Brits are considering living in Costa Rica.

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Costa Rica is located in Central America sandwiched between Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the south just a couple of hours flying time from Miami, USA.

Here are just twelve compelling reasons why I love Costa Rica and why you might want to think about living and retiring here: not to mention why Costa Rica vacations  are such a popular thing.

Low Real Estate Prices: According to the Global Property Guide, in comparison with a brand new luxury home in our area, prices for a used home Barcelona are 686% higher. In Madrid they are 459% higher and prices in Sofia, Bulgaria are 62% higher

Thousands of Luxury Flats For Sale For Less Than &pound;200,000: The brand new home that we built in one of the best, most exclusive gated communities in Santa Ana is a two floor 300M2 or 3,228 square feet with three large bedrooms, three bathrooms, dining room, spacious living room that leads out onto a very attractive terrace and the garden, a large kitchen, an office plus laundry room and a maids quarters with bathroom cost only &pound;155,512.

Zero Income Taxes: Unlike Spain, if you are living here and receiving income from outside of Costa Rica you will pay zero income taxes.

Zero Capital Gains Taxes: In January 2008 I personally sold a home that I designed and built, it was completed in May 2007 and we sold it for 50% more than we paid for it and paid zero capital gains taxes. Unlike Spain, even if you double your money selling your home in Costa Rica, you will pay zero capital gains taxes.

Zero VAT: Unlike Spain, there is zero VAT charged on the purchase of a home in Costa Rica.

Affordable Cost of Living: In a recent newspaper column, they showed a comparison between the prices of fruits and vegetables purchased here in Costa Rica to the same one purchased in a California farmer's market. The same food that cost US$8.75 in Costa Rica, cost US$29.47 in California, USA. If you eat a healthy diet full of fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, a little fish, chicken or beef, you and your family will be healthier and you'll enjoy significant savings on food living in Costa Rica. But, if you prefer to eat highly-processed, imported food, you are going to pay a higher price for that and you are not going to be healthy.

Property Taxes:Buying a home in, taxes are 0.25%.it means that on a &pound;250K home. you are paying &pound;625 per year.

Is A Politically Stable Country: Unlike many countries in Central and Latin America, it has been a stable and democratic country since it's independence in 1948. It has no army, and its citizens enjoy one of the highest life expectancy levels in the Western hemisphere and higher living standards than their war-torn neighbors. Costa Rica's perfect climate, laid back lifestyle, financial and political stability makes look like paradise on earth to many people.

Business Opportunities: It's not just Brits hoping to retire that are visiting Costa Rica. We are also seeing younger entrepreneurs from the UK coming to Costa Rica with dreams of establishing their business here and raising their children in a more stable and secure environment.

Affordable Healthcare: Patients from all over the world have discovered the excellent quality of the medical services and they are invariably surprised at the affordability of these world-class professional services. You will find that the costs for qualified, professional medical and dental services are often a fraction of the cost that you would expect in the USA, and the local 'National Health Insurance' type care costs less than &pound;25 per month for basic coverage.

Crime: The level of violence in Costa Rica is a fraction of what it is in other Central American countries. Unlike El Salvador that has 47.7 murders per 100,000 people per year, Honduras = 46.2. Colombia = 38. Guatemala = 30. Belize = 15. Nicaragua = 13.5. Panama = 11.6. Costa Rica has a ratio of around 10

Climate : At an average temperature of 72 degrees all year round in the Central valley area around San Jose, the climate in Costa Rica is just about perfect. Living Video Interview: To watch this short video with two British VIP Members John and Sheelagh Richards, please click on the small white triangular Play button in the middle of the screen below and allow a few seconds for the video to begin.

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