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housing brings together 109 guides for readers researching housing, with practical context on housing.
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housingOctober 9, 2026Renting a Finca for Weekends in Colombia: How Foreigners Book Safely and Avoid Deposit Scams
A practical checklist for foreigners booking a weekend finca in Colombia: RNT lookup, live video, written terms, the 20% no-show rule, and what to do if a deposit goes missing.
housingOctober 8, 2026Furnished Monthly Rentals in Pereira and Armenia: Renting Direct From Owners
Renting a furnished place by the month in Pereira or Armenia directly from the owner? Learn when Ley 820 applies, what owners can charge, how to read your utility bills and what to check before you pay.
rentingOctober 7, 2026Colombia Lease Renewal Rules: 3-Month Written Notice and Ley 820 Tenant Rights Explained
At the end date your Colombian lease can renew, or the landlord can end it only with a qualifying postal notice. Here is how Ley 820 de 2003 sorts out renewal, notice and rent changes.
colivingOctober 2, 2026Shared Housing in Bogotá: Furnished Rooms in Teusaquillo, Chapinero and Usaquén
A furnished room in Bogotá can be a housing lease or a tourist booking, and the difference changes your rights. Here is how to tell them apart and what to check before paying.
barranquillaSeptember 21, 2026Cost of Living in Barranquilla: 2026 Monthly Budget Breakdown for Expats & Couples
Planning a move to Colombia's Caribbean coast? Here is a realistic 2026 monthly budget breakdown for living in Barranquilla across rent, coastal air conditioning bills, groceries, and healthcare.
rentingSeptember 16, 2026Unifianza and El Libertador Rental Guarantees: How Foreign Renters Qualify Without a Codeudor
Navigating long-term apartment rentals in Colombia often hits a wall when agencies demand a local co-signer with real estate. Here is how foreign renters pass underwriting with Unifianza and El Libertador.
movingSeptember 15, 2026Hiring Small Truck Moving Services (Acarreos & Trasteos) in Colombia: Prices, Permits & Tipping
Moving apartments or buying second-hand furniture in Colombia? Learn the difference between acarreos and trasteos, how to secure building permits, typical costs, and crew tipping etiquette.
bucaramangaSeptember 12, 2026Furnished Apartment Rentals in Bucaramanga: Long-Term & Expat Housing Guide
A practical guide to securing monthly and annual furnished apartment rentals in Bucaramanga and Floridablanca, bypassing the local fiador hurdle, and understanding estrato costs.
herramientasSeptember 9, 2026New AI features in Colombia Move: post and respond from ChatGPT
We are introducing photos, local pricing, offers, reviews, and saved listings so your AI works with your marketplace account, rather than just talking about it.
medellinSeptember 8, 2026Best Neighborhoods for Young Professionals in Medellín and Bogotá
Deciding between Medellín and Bogotá? We break down the top walkable, coworking-rich neighborhoods for career-focused expats and young professionals.
manizalesSeptember 4, 2026Renting Furnished Monthly Apartments in Manizales: Neighborhoods, Estratos & Deals
A complete practical guide to renting furnished monthly apartments in Manizales without a Colombian co-signer, covering neighborhood breakdowns, estrato utility costs, and direct-owner negotiation.
Expat guideAugust 31, 2026New cost of living calculator by city on Colombia Move
Compare a monthly basket in nine Colombian cities and open yourself up to apartments, the housing market, and jobs with the same click.