Buying property in Colombia
Articles about buying and owning property in Colombia as a foreign buyer.
19 articles
Can You Buy Property in Colombia Through a US LLC?
The Escritura Pública Process in Colombia: Step by Step
How the escritura publica process works when buying property in Colombia, step by step, from the title certificate to final registration, with real costs and timelines for foreign buyers.
Colombia Real Estate FAQ for Foreign Buyers: 25 Questions Answered
A 25-question FAQ on buying property in Colombia as a foreigner in 2026: ownership rights, the escritura publica and registration process, the Certificado de Tradicion y Libertad, transfer and predial taxes, non-resident rental and capital gains tax, and the M-visa investment route.
Buying Property in Colombia as a Foreigner in 2026: Rights, Registration, and What to Watch
Colombia Rental Income Taxation for Foreign Property Owners
A detailed guide to Colombian tax obligations for foreign rental property owners: income tax rates, withholding requirements, allowable deductions, capital gains, and the interaction between tax residency and investment repatriation.
How to Verify a Colombian Developer: Camara de Comercio, Superintendencia, DIAN Checks
Step-by-step process for verifying a Colombian property developer: Camara de Comercio registration, Superintendencia de Sociedades filings, DIAN tax status, and practical red flags.
Digital Nomad Visa and Property Investment in Colombia 2026
How Colombia's digital nomad visa works alongside property investment: eligibility requirements, tax implications of the visa, how property ownership affects residency, and the path from nomad visa to permanent residency.
Colombia Strata Law (Estratificacion): What Foreign Buyers Need to Understand
How Colombia's unique estratificacion system affects property prices, utility costs, taxes, and rental potential for foreign investors: a breakdown of estratos 1 through 6 and what each means for your investment.
Colombia Escritura Publica: Complete Property Deed Process for Foreign Buyers
The complete step-by-step guide to the escritura publica (public deed) process for foreign buyers purchasing property in Colombia, from promesa de compraventa to registration at the Oficina de Registro.
Medellin vs Cartagena vs Bogota: Where to Buy Property as a Foreign Investor 2026
A comparative analysis of Colombia's three major foreign investment markets: price per square meter, rental yields, legal considerations, neighborhood breakdowns, and which city fits each investor profile.
Colombia Rental Income Taxation for Foreign Property Owners: Retencion en la Fuente and DIAN Filing
How rental income from Colombian property is taxed for non-residents, including withholding rates, deductible expenses, DIAN filing obligations, and the repatriation of rental proceeds.
How to Verify a Colombian Developer: Camara de Comercio, Superintendencia, and DIAN Checks
Before buying from a Colombian developer, run these three critical checks: Camara de Comercio registration, Superintendencia de Sociedades filings, and DIAN tax compliance.
Digital Nomad Visa and Property Investment in Colombia: The 2026 Connection
How Colombia's digital nomad visa interacts with property investment, tax residency, and the growing remote worker rental market in Medellin, Bogota, and Cartagena.
Colombia Strata Law (Estratificacion): What Foreign Buyers Need to Understand About Utility Costs
Colombia's unique estrato system directly impacts your utility bills, property taxes, and operating costs. Here is how it works and why the strata number matters more than most foreign buyers realize.
Colombia Escritura Publica: The Complete Property Deed Process for Foreign Buyers
A step-by-step guide to Colombia's escritura publica process: from promesa de compraventa through notarial execution to registration, with the specific documents foreign buyers need.
Medellin vs Cartagena vs Bogota: Where to Buy Property as a Foreign Investor in 2026
A data-driven comparison of Colombia's three top foreign investment cities: El Poblado, Laureles, Bocagrande, and Chapinero price data, rental yields, and regulatory differences in 2026.
Colombia Real Estate Scams: What Foreign Buyers Need to Know in 2026
Can Foreigners Own Property in Colombia? The 2026 Legal Guide
Top Property Developers in Colombia for Foreign Buyers in 2026
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