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Falsa Tradición in Colombia: How to Spot an Incomplete Title Before You Buy a Finca or LoteBuying propertyOctober 5, 2026

Falsa 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.

Hiring a Real Estate Lawyer in Colombia: Title Study, Escrow & Closing Protection for Foreign BuyersReal estateSeptember 30, 2026

Hiring a Real Estate Lawyer in Colombia: Title Study, Escrow & Closing Protection for Foreign Buyers

A practical guide for foreign buyers on hiring their own lawyer in Colombia, what a title study must cover, rural finca checks, and how not to release the price too early.

Property Closing Costs in Colombia: Notary Fees, Registration Taxes & Retention Tax ExplainedReal estateSeptember 23, 2026

Property Closing Costs in Colombia: Notary Fees, Registration Taxes & Retention Tax Explained

Closing on a Colombian property runs through a notary and a separate registry, with statutory charges split by custom. Here is how buyers and sellers should budget those costs in 2026.

Foreigner Property Tax (Impuesto Predial) in Colombia: Payment Discounts & Rates 2026Property taxSeptember 15, 2026

Foreigner Property Tax (Impuesto Predial) in Colombia: Payment Discounts & Rates 2026

A practical guide for foreign property owners navigating Colombia's Impuesto Predial in 2026: cadastral appraisals, municipal discounts, and PSE payment rails.

Buying a House or Casa Campestre in Colombia: Legal Steps, Property Checks & Buyer GuideReal estateSeptember 2, 2026

Buying a House or Casa Campestre in Colombia: Legal Steps, Property Checks & Buyer Guide

Purchasing a standalone home or rural country estate in Colombia requires strict legal due diligence beyond listing photos. Here is the practical checklist on title certificates, planning rules, and closing procedures for foreign buyers.

House in San Bernardo del Viento: 224 m² near the CaribbeanMarketplace spotlightAugust 7, 2026

House in San Bernardo del Viento: 224 m² near the Caribbean

A 224 m² coastal property with 4 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 28 photos, and 2 videos, plus an honest take on San Bernardo del Viento and its price.

Understanding the POT (Plan de Ordenamiento Territorial) Before Buying Property in ColombiaReal estateJuly 25, 2026

Understanding the POT (Plan de Ordenamiento Territorial) Before Buying Property in Colombia

Don't buy property in Colombia blindly. Learn how to navigate municipal zoning laws, request a land use concept, and avoid illegal short-term rental traps.

How to Get a Certificado de Tradición y Libertad Before Buying Property in ColombiapropertyJuly 11, 2026

How to Get a Certificado de Tradición y Libertad Before Buying Property in Colombia

Before buying property in Colombia, checking the title history is mandatory. Here is how to get and read the Certificado de Tradición y Libertad online.

Farm for sale in Filadelfia, Caldas: 5.5 hectares with coffee, own water source, and 5 minutes from townfincaJuly 10, 2026

Farm for sale in Filadelfia, Caldas: 5.5 hectares with coffee, own water source, and 5 minutes from town

A 5.5-hectare coffee farm 1 km from the Filadelfia town square—established coffee and plantain crops, private processing facility, and three water sources—plus an honest guide to a Coffee Cultural Landscape town that almost no one has on their radar.

Globull Review: Seller Financing for Colombia PropertyReal estateJuly 8, 2026

Globull Review: Seller Financing for Colombia Property

Globull is a seller-financing marketplace for Colombian property. Here is the buyer flow, seller logic, terms, risks, and due-diligence checklist.

How to Hire a Property Manager in Colombia as a Foreign OwnerpropertyJuly 8, 2026

How to Hire a Property Manager in Colombia as a Foreign Owner

Managing a Colombian rental property from abroad requires a trusted local partner. Here is what foreign owners need to know about fees, taxes, contracts, and rental insurance.

Country house in Colombia: A guide to buying and selling with confidenceCasa campestreJune 23, 2026

Country house in Colombia: A guide to buying and selling with confidence

A country house is not a farm or a plot of land. This guide explains the differences, the zones by climate, a checklist before buying, and how to sell yours without a commission.