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Buying propertyOctober 5, 2026Falsa Tradición in Colombia: How to Spot an Incomplete Title Before You Buy a Finca or Lote
A practical guide to reading falsa tradición (code 06) on a Colombian certificado de tradición, what Ley 1561 de 2012 covers, how baldíos differ, and what to do before any deposit.
Alquiler vehiculosOctober 5, 2026How to rent out your car or motorcycle in Colombia: contract, insurance, and daily price
Renting out your car without a driver is legal; with a driver, it is unlicensed transport. Documents, insurance, traffic fines, contract, and how to list it on Colombia Move.
seguridad del hogarOctober 5, 2026How to Optimize Your Home Security and Automation in Colombia: Cameras, Sensors, and Alarms Without Overspending
An setup with an indoor camera, a door sensor, and a Wi-Fi kit usually covers your own threshold without a monthly fee, as long as the camera's field of view does not extend beyond your home.
recomendadosOctober 5, 2026LifeStraw: filtered water for trails, travel, and emergencies
A lightweight personal filter for hikes, travel, and emergencies, with declared coverage against bacteria, parasites, and microplastics.
permutaOctober 5, 2026Barter agreement in Colombia: vehicles, real estate, notary, and taxes
Accepting a barter is not a shortcut: each party alienates what they deliver. Here you see the proof of article 1850, the procedure for a car and real estate, the withholding, and the expenses.
Servicios tecnicosOctober 5, 2026How to Offer Air Conditioning Installation and Maintenance Services in Colombia
How to put together an air conditioning installation and maintenance offer that the client can compare: quote with site visit, electrical part, refrigerant, warranty, and a clear listing.
Foreign investmentOctober 5, 2026Banco de la República Formulario 4: How Foreign Investment Registration Works in Colombia
Buyers still search for Formulario 4, but the live registration is an investment declaración de cambio transmitted by an authorized intermediary. Here is how it works for property and company capital.
Apartment livingOctober 5, 2026Water and Power Backup for Colombia Apartments and Fincas
A practical guide to water tanks, pumps and backup power in Colombia: what the rules say, what Ley 675 limits, and which utility to check before you buy anything.
Salario colombiaOctober 4, 2026Salary garnishment in Colombia: non-attachable limit, one-fifth of the surplus, and 50% cap for alimony or cooperatives (calculation based on the 2026 minimum wage)
Guide to calculating salary garnishment in Colombia: what portion of the salary is non-attachable, how the one-fifth of the surplus is applied, and when the cap rises to 50% for alimony or cooperatives.
Cafe colombiaOctober 4, 2026How to Sell Direct-from-Farm Specialty Coffee in Colombia: Channels, Packaging, and Shipping
How to get a lot of origin coffee from the farm to a specific buyer: channels, short-form sanitary authorization, packaging, labeling, shipping, and secure payment collection.
Driving in colombiaOctober 4, 2026Colpass and Flypass in Colombia: How Foreign Drivers Pay Highway Tolls (Peajes) Without Cash
Colpass is the government's electronic toll system, and Flypass, FacilPass and GoPass are companies that issue the tag. Here is how foreign drivers set one up, fund it, and still avoid getting stuck at a booth.
Driving in colombiaOctober 4, 2026Mandatory Highway Safety Kit in Colombia: Law 769 Items, the C.11 Fine and Highway Stops
The nine items Article 30 of Law 769 requires in every car, what the C.11 fine means, and how a highway stop works, written for foreign drivers, renters and used-car buyers.