Thanks to its branches in Guanacaste and Puntarenas, in addition to its main office in San José, Facio & Cañas is a strong choice to advise both individual investors and real estate developers on real estate matters across the residential and hospitality sectors. The team is well versed in the full range of due diligence, zoning and regulatory compliance, acquisitions and leases, condominium regimes and environmental issues relating to luxury resorts and residential developments. Sergio Solera, who has a wealth of experience in real estate matters, particularly in coastal areas, leads the team with Francisco Rucavado, an expert in project development and finance. Senior associate Marco Castegnaro is also noted for his assistance with real estate transactions.
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Key clients
- Ben Buehner (Nosara Surf Shop)
- Harmony Projects (Casa Harmony)
- Daniel Attia (Emerald Hills)
- Lindsay and Jason Hall
- Coldwell Banker (Dominical Realty)
- Coldwell Banker (Sunset Reef)
- Eso Santa Teresa
- Atman
- Craig Hicks-Frazer
- Mauricio Astacio and Jamie Bordewyk
Work highlights
Advising Coldwell Banker franchisee Sunset Reef on its real estate transactions across key regions in the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica, including Santa Teresa, Playa Hermosa, Manzanillo, Montezuma and Cabuya.
Advised Ben Buehner on the acquisition of Nosara Surf Shop, a known landmark.
Advised Harmony Projects on the sale of eight premium properties, collectively known as Casa Harmony, located in the sought-after area of Guiones Norte, Nosara, Guanacaste.
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Practice head
Sergio Solera; Francisco Rucavado