Panama Guide: Property

Buying property isn't easy anywhere, but it gets even more complicated if you have to deal with an unknown property market and legal restrictions of a foreign country. Read our property guide to get a good start – and to avoid mistakes you might later regret.

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  Introduction

  An introduction to buying property in Panama

  Over the past few years, real estate in Panama has developed significantly. Panama City is in a constant process of construction, with buildings that grow ever taller.

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  Getting started

  Where to find your dream property

  As an expat, it might be wiser to rent before buying, since it will let you find out as much as possible about a given area before you invest there.

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  The purchasing process

  How to buy in Panama?

  Anyone can buy property in Panama. Foreigners have the same property rights as Panamanians and private property is protected by the constitution of the Republic of Panama.

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  Financing your property

  What you need to know about taxes and mortgages

  It’s customary for foreigners to set up a local corporation and buy a property through that vehicle, especially for income tax reasons and to protect their private possessions.

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