Why Buy An Empty Lot – And 4 Hidden Costs

Why Buy An Empty Lot? Vacant land is the most plentiful and affordable type of property you can buy in Panama. 1) There is a lot of it. So there are many opportunities of buying the location you want at a price you can afford. 2) Vacant lots cost less.  Somewhat surprisingly, even a lot with a … Read more

Watch Video of Affordable Property 1 Minute from Beach

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Hi all, If you are looking for an affordable property only a 1 minute stroll from our favorite beach, check out this video.  It has a partially built house on it. This property is in a great location. It is only a 1 minute stroll from our favorite beach in Puerto Armuelles, Panama & a 10 minute drive … Read more

ROP Property Demystified & Explained

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Rights of Possession (ROP) land is somewhat unique to Latin America. It often makes North Americans uneasy.  But the concept is not as unfamiliar as you may think. A little history may help. In the beginning, land in Panama did not belong to anyone.  The indigenous people used it collaboratively. Then the Spanish came. They declared all … Read more

Property For Sale – Big, Affordable, Beautiful & by the Beach

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Hello, I made a video of a sweet piece of property. I like this property.  It feels like your own little world. It set back and removed from the main road.   Yet it is still close to neighbors. And best of all, it is only 70 feet from the beach. Check it out. To … Read more

5 Types Of Overseas Property Investors – Which Are You?

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It is important to know your goals when you invest in property overseas.   As Yogi Berra said,   “If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up someplace else.” Once you are clear about your investment goals, not only does the whole process get easier, but you are much more likely to achieve … Read more

Panama Property Taxes – Exemptions, Rates & Tips

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Information on property taxes in Panama can be conflicting and confusing. Here are the facts. 3 Panama Property Tax Exemptions There are 3 property tax exemptions available for titled property in Panama. FYI: Property taxes are only levied on titled land in Panama. Right of possession (ROP) property is not taxed. 1) Property valued under … Read more

Coming Soon – Beach Front Property & More

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A number of folks have impatiently asked me, “When are going to put your Corazon de Oro properties on the market?” The answer is very soon.   In a matter of a few months. Currently we are building an entry way to the property. To give you a preview, I put together a short video … Read more

Beach House For Sale

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This is a heads up about a house we just put on the market.   One of the things that makes this property so special is that it’s on a ravine so it has an abundance of trees and tropical birds. Watch this video about it.  [leadplayer_vid id=”56AD17232A22E”] Also, it is only 90 feet from our […]

Get A PDF of Properties For Sale In Puerto Armuelles

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Updated: 2/7/17  A number of people have been requesting a printable version of our properties for sale. Now you can now get one! And it includes more than properties for sale. Also, keep in mind, that not all of our properties are listed on-line or in this ebook of our properties. We save some in reserve for … Read more

How To Get A Mortgage Loan In Panama

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  Updated – August 2017 It is not an easy process to get a mortgage through a Panama bank. It is tedious. The amount of documentation that is required will leave you flabbergasted. God forbid you forget to include a document, that can bring the whole process to a crawl. Big Developments Can Be An … Read more

18 Ways To Finance Real Estate In Panama

How To Finance Property in Panama

Yes, you can afford to buy property in Panama. You may not believe me. Let me give you an example from my life that may change your mind. When I was a poor college student, I wanted to go traveling.  I was sad that I would never be able to afford it. One of my … Read more

Panama’s 10K Rule & Ownership By Foreigners

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Technically no, but foreigner often do own Panama land within 10K of the border. The red lines on the map above, represents approximately 10K. What is Panama's 10 kilometer rule? Panama's constitution prohibits foreign ownership of land located less than 10 kilometers from its borders. This impacts Panama property within 10K of both Costa Rica and Columbia. … Read more

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