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Finding housing in Colombia — apartments, furnished rentals, lease terms, and what expats need to know about the Colombian rental market.
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housing brings together 78 guides for readers researching housing, with practical context on housing.
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utilitiesJuly 5, 2026What to Do When Your Colombia Apartment Has Water or Internet Outages
Don't panic over a dry tap or dropped connection. Learn how to troubleshoot utility outages, manage building reserve tanks, and understand your legal tenant rights in Colombia.
housingJuly 5, 2026Colombia Apartment Building Rules: Visitors, Noise, Pets, and Moving Days
Don't let building administration rules catch you by surprise. Here is what you need to know about visitors, pets, and moving days in Colombian apartments.
rentingJuly 4, 2026Pet-Friendly Rentals in Colombia: Building Rules, Deposits, and What to Confirm
Don't sign a lease until you verify the building's pet rules. Learn how to handle deposit requests, common area laws, and landlord requirements in Colombia.
cost-of-livingJune 14, 2026Living in Ibagué on a Budget: Colombia's Cheapest Major City
Escape the rising costs of Medellín and Bogotá. Everything you need to know about living in Ibagué on a roughly $600 monthly budget.
housingJune 8, 2026Renting a Room in Colombia: Questions to Ask Before Paying
Before you send money for a habitación in Colombia, run through these questions on the room, the person renting it, what's included, and the house rules.
servicesJune 7, 2026How to Find Trusted Cleaning and Repair Services in Colombia
How to find, screen, and book cleaners and repair pros in Colombia — Spanish terms, a WhatsApp scope template, building access, and safer payments.
housingJune 4, 2026How to rent an apartment without a guarantor in Colombia: Guide and alternatives
Looking for rent without a co-signer or guarantor with real estate in Colombia? Discover 5 real alternatives: insurance, bonds, deposits and negotiation.
housingJune 2, 2026Renewing rent in Colombia: renew or move?
How to decide whether to renew your rent or move in Colombia: increase cap (CPI), strata, negotiation and what to check when visiting.
classifiedsJune 1, 2026How to Buy Used Appliances in Colombia Without Surprises
A practical buyer's guide to second-hand fridges, washers, and stoves in Colombia — what to test, the voltage trap, and how to handle delivery and payment safely.
expat-guideJune 1, 2026Living in Envigado, Colombia: The Honest Expat Guide
Envigado borders El Poblado but costs 25–35% less. Here's what life is actually like — neighborhoods, rents, safety, and honest downsides.
medellinJune 1, 2026Top 7 Neighborhoods in Medellin to Live: Rent, Buy Prices, and Lifestyle
A practical deep dive on where to live in Medellin: El Poblado, Laureles, Envigado, Sabaneta, Belen, Ciudad del Rio, and Manila, with 2026 rent and buying-price ranges.
housingMay 31, 2026How to Avoid Rental Scams in Colombia: Red Flags and What to Do
Fake listings, bait-and-switch furnished apartments, and gringo pricing - rental fraud in Colombia follows patterns. Here is how to spot them before you lose a deposit.