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Canadian looking for information about Costa Rica

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Canadian

Lives in Playa Lagarto

Speaks English

Registration: 18 December 2015

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McGinn replied to a thread
5 years ago
Digicel0815

Overseas Properties sold by Recap Investments by Digicel0815

Hello Looking for any good and bad feedback on RECAP INVESTMENTS to exchange experience with them. Thanks.

McGinn

Hi there. We have experiences with Recap. My messenger name is *** Send me a message and I will respond. Read More

McGinn replied to a thread
5 years ago
Brooksy

Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy

Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/

McGinn

Yes, we did finally get our home built. It took forever, but we love the house and love CR. I can tell you though that we absolutely hated the process. We are not yet living in CR. Our midlife crisis (buying property in a foreign country) from 5 ... Read More

McGinn replied to a thread
5 years ago
Brooksy

Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy

Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/

McGinn

Hello there, My husband and I are owners at the Playa Lagarto Eco Development. Are you an owner at PLED or one of the other developments? Please let us know which development you are in as we may be able to share information. Talk to you soon. Read More

McGinn replied to a thread
7 years ago
McGinn

Rolling Shutters/ Security Bars by McGinn

Hello everyone, We are building a home in Costa Rica in the Guanacaste region and would like any opinions on rolling shutters or bars on windows for security. I would prefer the rolling shutter type so that we can still enjoy our view but would ...

McGinn

Thank you. Great idea ;0) Read More

McGinn created a thread
7 years ago

Rolling Shutters/ Security Bars

Hello everyone, We are building a home in Costa Rica in the Guanacaste region and would like any opinions on rolling shutters or bars on windows for security. I would prefer the rolling shutter type so that we can still enjoy our view but would ... Read More

McGinn replied to a thread
8 years ago
Julie et bri

How much does Canadian govt tax on International income? by Julie et bri

How much does the Canadian govt tax us on international income ? Can someone help me with this ? Is it a deal breaker ?

McGinn

Thanks, we are aware of the 25% and it is a huge bummer but have it budgeted in. Read More

McGinn replied to a thread
8 years ago
Julie et bri

How much does Canadian govt tax on International income? by Julie et bri

How much does the Canadian govt tax us on international income ? Can someone help me with this ? Is it a deal breaker ?

McGinn

We plan on moving permanently to CR and my concern is how do we protect our identity and credit from theft from Canada while we are living happily ever after in CR. In Canada for instance there are people who can some how get enough information to ... Read More

McGinn replied to a thread
8 years ago
Brooksy

Playa Lagarto Eco Developement by Brooksy

Looking for any info on this project which is being spearheaded by a Toronto based company called Recap investments...Any body else who has experience with this company and is or has bought land or housing there??? :/

McGinn

Hi Amy, Who did you purchase your property through? Was it Recap Investments for the Playa Lagarto Eco Development? thanks, Read More

McGinn replied to a thread
8 years ago
Julie et bri

How much does Canadian govt tax on International income? by Julie et bri

How much does the Canadian govt tax us on international income ? Can someone help me with this ? Is it a deal breaker ?

McGinn

Good morning James, You seem like a quy who knows what he is talking about. Would you know the answer to my question? Does anyone from Canada have any information on protecting your credit and identity while in CR besides paying an insurance ... Read More

McGinn created a thread
8 years ago

Protecting your credit score and identity?

Does anyone from Canada have any information on protecting your credit and identity while in CR besides paying an insurance company? Is there a way to turn your credit off when you are not in your home country? Read More

McGinn replied to a thread
9 years ago
lauramacpherson

bringing seeds into Costa Rica by lauramacpherson

We will be in Costa Rica for 4 months. I wanted to grow some veggies and herbs while we are there. Does anyone know if you are allowed to bring unopened seed packets from the US into Costa Rica? Thanks. Laura

McGinn

Hello there, Do you know which ones eventually worked for them? Read More

McGinn replied to a thread
9 years ago
lauramacpherson

bringing seeds into Costa Rica by lauramacpherson

We will be in Costa Rica for 4 months. I wanted to grow some veggies and herbs while we are there. Does anyone know if you are allowed to bring unopened seed packets from the US into Costa Rica? Thanks. Laura

McGinn

That is funny. No it wasn't a have to have, but I had these grand illusions of my husband and I becoming hippies and wearing funny hats :0) Oh well. I have heard about the sun shades and the rains and had planned on coming up with something that ... Read More

McGinn replied to a thread
9 years ago
lauramacpherson

bringing seeds into Costa Rica by lauramacpherson

We will be in Costa Rica for 4 months. I wanted to grow some veggies and herbs while we are there. Does anyone know if you are allowed to bring unopened seed packets from the US into Costa Rica? Thanks. Laura

McGinn

Hello Kohlerias, Your profile says that you live in both Canada and CR. We will be living full time in Guanacaste, between Tamarindo and Nosara, and had planned on eating out of our green house for the most part. From what I am reading on the ... Read More

McGinn replied to a thread
9 years ago
lauramacpherson

bringing seeds into Costa Rica by lauramacpherson

We will be in Costa Rica for 4 months. I wanted to grow some veggies and herbs while we are there. Does anyone know if you are allowed to bring unopened seed packets from the US into Costa Rica? Thanks. Laura

McGinn

Thank you. So buying your seeds in CR is really the way to go then. Read More

McGinn replied to a thread
9 years ago
lauramacpherson

bringing seeds into Costa Rica by lauramacpherson

We will be in Costa Rica for 4 months. I wanted to grow some veggies and herbs while we are there. Does anyone know if you are allowed to bring unopened seed packets from the US into Costa Rica? Thanks. Laura

McGinn

Is reason that customs takes your seeds is because it is illegal to bring seeds into CR? Read More