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bienes-raices brings together 9 guides for readers researching bienes-raices, with practical context on bienes-raices.
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Remates judicialesOctober 19, 2026How to Buy at Judicial Auctions in Colombia: Apartments and Cars Through the Judicial Branch
A judicial auction (remate judicial) is a sale held within a legal proceeding, not a real estate sale. Here is how the deposit, payment, registration, and handover work, without middlemen.
Impuestos inmobiliariosOctober 16, 2026Participation in land value increase when selling urban lots or properties in Colombia (Law 388 of 1997): when it arises, when it is paid, and how it differs from valorization and property tax
Participation in land value increase is not a percentage of the sale price. I explain when it is paid when selling an urban lot or property, what the notary office may request, and how not to confuse it with valorization or property tax.
Arriendos colombiaOctober 16, 2026Commodatum contract for a house or farm in Colombia: what it protects for the owner and what it does not
Lending a house or farm to a relative or caretaker is common, but without a written agreement everything stays at the level of tolerance. This is how the commodatum works under the Civil Code, what it proves, and what it does not promise.
Impuesto predialOctober 7, 2026Property Tax Clearance Certificate (Paz y Salvo del Impuesto Predial): Online Download and What the Notary Office Checks
A guide for property owners preparing to sign a deed: how to get an up-to-date property tax certificate in Bogotá, Medellín, and Cali, and how it differs from valorización (betterment levy) and catastro (cadastral registry).
Fincas lotesSeptember 17, 2026Steps to Verify Title History and Freedom from Encumbrances before Buying a Country Lot
Before paying a deposit on a country lot in Colombia, learn how to review each entry in the certificado de tradición y libertad to verify true ownership and avoid illegal subdivisions.
Seller conversionSeptember 11, 2026How to Register and Sell a Lot in a Horizontal Property or Country Condominium
Learn how to sell a lot or plot within a country condominium in Colombia: Law 675 regulations, fees on unbuilt land, and notarial procedures.
Personal financeSeptember 11, 2026Stamp Tax on Real Estate Sales in Colombia (2026): Rates and Settlement
Everything you need to know about the stamp tax on real estate deeds in Colombia for 2026: marginal rates according to the Tax Statute, withholding agents, and cost splitting.
Propiedad horizontalAugust 28, 2026How to Collect and Pay the Administration Fee in Gated Communities (Law 675 in Colombia)
Find out who is legally responsible for the administration fee in gated communities, how to calculate late payment interest, and how to agree on it in rental contracts.
Impuestos colombiaJuly 26, 2026Withholding tax on property sales in Colombia: a guide for sellers
Find out how withholding tax (retención en la fuente) is calculated and paid before you sign the deed for your property. A practical, up-to-date guide for Colombian sellers.