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impuestosMay 3, 2026Property Tax in Colombia: How much is paid by city and when
Everything you need to know about the property tax in Colombia: how it is calculated, when to pay in each city, how to take advantage of early payment discounts, and what happens if you don't pay.
dianMay 3, 2026How to Get Your RUT at the DIAN Step by Step (Individual)
Step-by-step guide to registering your RUT at the DIAN as an individual: what documents you need, how the online process works, and the most common errors that delay the process.
viviendaApril 26, 2026How to Review a Rental Contract in Colombia Before Signing
What you should check in your lease agreement before signing: rent, deposit, inventory, abusive clauses, and the inventory report that almost nobody does.
viviendaApril 25, 2026Temporary Rental in Colombia: How to Find Housing Your First Month
You've arrived in Colombia and need housing for your first month. Complete guide to temporary rentals: real prices, where to search and what to check before paying.
medellinApril 25, 2026Affordable Neighborhoods to Live in Medellín: Where to Live Cheap Without Sacrificing Quality
The most affordable neighborhoods in Medellín that are still worth it: La América, Belén, Buenos Aires, Robledo, Envigado, and Bello — with real prices and honest warnings.
retornadoApril 24, 2026Renting Upon Arrival in Colombia as a Returnee: Without a Guarantor or Credit History
Did you return to Colombia and don't have a guarantor or local credit history? These are the real options: rental policies with foreign income, cash deposit, and how to search without real estate agencies.
retornadoApril 23, 2026Colombian Returnee's Guide: What to Do in Your First 30 Days Back
You've returned to Colombia after years abroad. This is the guide no one gives you: what to process first, how to rent without a guarantor, where to look for work, and what to expect from the real cost of living.
fincasApril 23, 2026How to Sell Your Farm Without a Real Estate Agent in Colombia
Farms have procedures that apartments don't have: rural deeds, property lines, UAF, easements. This guide shows you how to sell it directly, with the correct documents and at the right price.
vehiculosApril 23, 2026How to Sell Your Used Car Without an Intermediary and Without Scams
Everything you need to know to sell your used car in Colombia directly, without intermediaries and without falling for the most common scams.
viviendaApril 23, 2026How to Sell Your Apartment Without an Intermediary in Colombia (Step by Step)
Real estate agencies charge up to 5% of your apartment's value. This guide shows you how to sell directly, step by step, without paying a commission.
cartagenaApril 22, 2026Living in Bocagrande vs El Laguito: Which Cartagena Neighborhood to Choose?
If you are deciding between Bocagrande and El Laguito in Cartagena, the difference is not just price. This guide compares real rents, tranquility, and lifestyle in both neighborhoods — plus Manga and Castillogrande as alternatives.
caliApril 22, 2026Living in Granada: The Gastronomic Heart of Cali
Granada is the neighborhood where Cali eats, drinks, and dances best. This guide covers what ads don't tell you: real prices, advantages, disadvantages, and who should live here in 2026.