What is the Real Estate market like in Nicaragua?

Nicaragua is a perfect place to buy land because it is just being discovered. And now is a great time to invest in Nicaragua, because the boom is really just getting started. Prices in Costa Rica and other countries are already very high so there are very few really great deals. On average property values are increasing 25% annually. In Granada, people have realized 60% to 300% increases very quickly.

How do I know the title for my land is clear and is title insurance available?

All of the land we own has clear title. We have the property insured by First American Title Insurance and we will provide you with all documentation of proper land registration. Buyers can also purchase First American Title Insurance directly through First American for their lots.

How Safe is Nicaragua?

NICARAGUA IS VERY SAFE! Nicaragua is the safest country in Central America with the very LOWEST violent crime rate. Commerce, small business and even the beginnings of a working middle class are emerging as a solid base for a strong economic future that everyone wants to see continue. The days of wild Sandinistas are gone. Sandinistas today are concerned business men and women that support Tourism and the current economic growth happing in Nicaragua.

What are living costs like in Nicaragua?

The costs to live well in Nicaragua are very low. Many people find that they can enjoy a very good lifestyle which would be prohibitive in the US, especially for people on fixed income or retirees. Retirees can reside in Nicaragua with special tax incentives to give them even more value for their money. The purchasing power ratio (or PPR) for Nicaragua is 4:1. That is, $100 here will purchase roughly the same daily goods and services that $400 would purchase in the US.

As a foreign retiree, you're entitled to: Pay no taxes on any out-of-country earnings, Bring into Nicaragua up to US$10,000 worth of household goods for your own home duty-free, Import one automobile for personal or general use and pay no import tax or protective tariff and sell it after five years, and Import an additional vehicle every five years under the same duty exemption.

What is the climate in Nicaragua?

The weather is one of the most attractive things about Nicaragua. The area around Granada averages temperatures in the 80’s during the day and mid 70's at night year round. There is a dry season from December through April where it almost never rains. The months of May and October are considered the wet season where it rains more often but seldom all day or everyday.

Can I have a Driver’s License or Permit?

Any American can drive on their own US driver’s license while they are in Nicaragua, up to 3 months at a time.