Finance Your Panama Property Purchase – Your Options

Almost all properties purchased in North America are financed. That is not the case in Panama.   Well, at least not for properties purchased by foreigners. In Panama, most foreigners buy property with cash. Of course, it isn’t usually a cold hard cash payment. Typically it is paid via a cashier’s check or a wire transfer … Read more

Good News – Property Price Increase Postponed

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Formerly Sleepy Puerto Armuelles keeps gaining fans.  More expats are moving here. Property prices are going up. We are raising our property prices on March 16, 2019. On average, our property prices will increase by 10%. NOTE: Back in November, we posted about a property price increase to occur on January 15th. However, we did not … Read more

Panama Property Market Heats Up As Country Booms

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Are you a Panama investor who loves data? Keep reading to find data you need about: Property prices Rental returns Mortgages Money laundering Business starts Economic predictions This article is from the Global Property Guide.  They provide financial information for the residential property buyer.  Here it is: Foreigners Causing Price Increases Foreign buyers are pushing … Read more

Real Estate In Panama: Taxes & Transaction Costs

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Taxes are low in Panama. There is no inheritance tax. Capital gains taxes are only 10% (max). And you may not have to pay any property tax – ever.  But, yes, there are real estate-related taxes in Panama. In this post, I cover real estate-related taxes as follows:  property, sales, transfer, capital gains, rental income, … Read more

10 Important Facts To Know About Our Properties

Or Why Buy Property From Us All our properties have 10 outstanding advantages Carefully selected, prime locations Thoroughly vetted — All are safe & solid investments Best prices in town Almost all are beachfront or less than a 100-yard stroll to the beach All in the unique & charming beach town of Puerto Armuelles Property tax exempt. It … Read more

How We Were Scammed In Panama Property Purchase

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Despite being self-proclaimed Panama experts, we were once scammed in a property purchase. Being Panama experts means having learned some things the hard way.   We’ll share our what happened with you here.  We hope you can benefit from the lessons we learned. Don’t Make Emotional Purchase We have made dozens of property purchases safely and without regret … Read more

How To Safely Buy Real Estate in Panama

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October 24, 2017 Or Avoid This Panama Real Estate Con Job.  Betsy and I always try our best to paint a realistic picture of life here in Panama, We are dedicated to helping people determine if moving to Panama is a good idea. We obviously think Panama can be a great option. But there are risks to any move. … Read more

August 2017 Status Report – Puerto Armuelles Growth & Development

We have been telling our readers for over a year now, that Puerto Armuelles is on the cusp of a big bump in growth. The type of growth & investment that some other parts of Panama started to enjoy 5 or 10 years ago.  It seems we were right. Below is a partial list of some recent […]

Revised Prices & Site Plan – 20 Beautiful Beach Properties

I want to announce that we have revamped and restructured our Corazon de Oro properties. And at all new prices. We have been told by quite a few people that these are the most beautiful properties in Puerto Armuelles. We will be filming comprehensive videos of these properties this summer.  After which time we will start marketing them … Read more

Check out our ebook of Property for Sale

This pdf contains many affordable beach properties for you to explore.   It includes links to get more photos and information on each property.  You will also find a map of Puerto Armuelles with photos on it too. If you are looking at property, it is worth your time to check out these hand-picked properties. If any … Read more

How Much Does It Cost To Build A House in Panama?

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Jan 1, 2017 I get asked that question all the time.  Or more specifically, “How much does it cost/square foot to build a house in Puerto Armuelles?” I always feel reluctant.  I want to give a definitive answer, but it is complicated. “What will it cost to build”, is a hard question to answer anywhere, not … Read more

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

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