Closing Costs & Transfer Tax at Cortez Estates

Buying property in Nicaragua can feel complex.
At Cortez Estates, the process has been structured to make ownership as clear and straightforward as possible.
 

What Is Included in the List Price

List prices at Cortez Estates include all seller-side closing and legal documentation required to complete the transaction, including:

• Updated cadastral survey

• Boundary verification consistent with the registered deed

• Required municipal certificates and solvencies

• Preparation of all seller-side legal documentation

• Notary coordination for title transfer

These are costs and steps that buyers often face separately in Nicaragua. At Cortez Estates, they are already handled.
 

What Buyers Are Responsible For

Buyers are responsible only for the following:

• Their own independent legal counsel

• Public Registry registration fees

• Notary execution fees related to buyer representation

• Powers of attorney, if applicable

• Translation services, if requested

There are no additional seller-side legal or documentation costs beyond the list price.
 

Transfer Tax (Impuesto de Traslado de Dominio)

Under Nicaraguan law, the transfer tax is legally attributable to the seller unless the parties agree otherwise. In practice, this cost is often assumed by the buyer.

For the next four lot purchases at Cortez Estates, the developer will assume responsibility for the transfer tax.

This incentive applies to the next four buyers only. (*January 2026)
 

The Purchase Process, Simplified

1. Offer to Purchase
   Written offer outlining agreed terms.

2. Due Diligence
   Verification of title, survey, and permits (already prepared).

3. Purchase & Sale Agreement
   Formal legal contract prepared and notarized.

4. Closing & Registration
   Buyer signs, and the title/deed is registered in the buyer’s name.