Volcano Surfing in Nicaragua

Volcano Surfing in Nicaragua: "As your Icelandic friends can tell you, volcanoes are nothing to kid around with. They re big, they re filled with molten rock, and, from time to time, they like to show off for the outside world. But you ve never let the threat of a little lava stand in the way of a good time. Introducing Volcano Boarding, your chance to take a high-speed slide d"

Nicaragua to Host Spanish "Survivor"

WASHINGTON, DC, April 18, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Nicaragua has been chosen as the new location for Spain's version of the reality show Survivor (Supervivientes) Season 11

Nicaragua - Top 14 Places to Retire

Three Central American countries (Nicaragua, Belize, and Panama) are among “The world’s fourteen top retirement havens,” as listed in HOW TO RETIRE OVERSEAS: Everything You Need to Know to Live Well (for Less) Abroad, by long-time editor and publisher of International Living, Kathleen Peddicord. The sections on each country are short, but they are concise, practical, and packed with helpful statistics. For example, the book includes information on the new law in Nicaragua to benefit retirees, which was just passed in June, 2009, and estimates the monthly cost of living in a city like León at about US$1200.
There are also general information chapters to help the reader rent or buy a home overseas, understand your tax liability, and avoid common mistakes. Overall, this is a helpful resource, especially for comparing countries and narrowing down your choices. After all, the first question any potential expat must ask is, “Where should I go?”

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New Business in Nicaragua - Wind Farms

A year ago Nicaragua inaugurated its first wind farm, Amayo, in Rivas, with a capacity to generate 40 megawatts of electricity.

Nicaragua Real Estate Info - Legal Terms and Typical Closing Costs

Here we will go into a little more detail concerning some legal documents and their purpose, definitions, and outline some of the typical closing cost associated with Nicaragua Real Estate.

Deciding How to Take Title - Corporation vs Personal

There are a couple of options when taking title or ownership to real estate in Nicaragua.  Some of the most common are through a corporation (either Corporacion Sociedad Anonima or Compania Limitada) or personally using your legal name.

Nicaragua Real Estate Transactions (3 of 3)

Due Diligence Before you Buy  Part 3 of 3

Title Insurance in Nicaragua

Nicaragua title insurance

We recommend title insurance on every transaction we represent. Although it is not required in Nicaragua, and previously unavailable until 1999, the insurance afforded by these policies is definitely worth the cost.

Nicaragua Real Estate Transactions (2 of 3)

What to Avoid in Property Titles

Last article we discussed what to request from the seller in order to perform due diligence on your pending transaction.  Today, we will look at some of the tings to look out for that could be a "red flag".

Nicaragua Real Estate Transactions (1 of 3)

Due Dilligence Before you Buy

Documents to Review

Nicaragua property law has had its ups and downs....and is very different from modern registration systems in place in the US and Canada. Its likely that you will be unfamiliar with the process when you start looking for property but that does not automatically mean it is dangerous.