Nicaragua » The Purchase Process

To buy a property in Nicaragua, you can either do most of the work yourself or appoint local specialists to do much of the legal work. When hiring local specialists, it is important to agree at the outset on a fixed fee for their services.

Identify the property of your choice, usually by the suggestion of a friend or a real estate agent (who earns a negotiable commission, usually between 5 and 10 percent).Lawyer will revise the documentation to verify that the property. After you have verified the land has no liens, a notary can prepare a sales agreement. After the transaction, you or your attorney may then register the property in the Registro Público de la Propiedad Inmueble.