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What does administration mean in a rental in ColombiahousingApril 28, 2026

What does administration mean in a rental in Colombia

The administration fee is the most frequent hidden cost in Colombian rentals. This guide explains what it is, what it covers, how much it costs, and who should pay it.

How to compare rental prices in Colombia without getting ripped offhousingApril 28, 2026

How to compare rental prices in Colombia without getting ripped off

Comparing rentals in Colombia is difficult if you don't know what to ask. This guide explains the factors that move the price and how to use Casa Clara so you don't overpay.

Checklist for Listing a Property in Colombia (Error-Free)housingApril 27, 2026

Checklist for Listing a Property in Colombia (Error-Free)

A complete checklist for owners who want to list their property with clear information and get better results from day one.

Why your ads aren't getting messages in Colombia (and how to fix it)seller-guideApril 27, 2026

Why your ads aren't getting messages in Colombia (and how to fix it)

You posted the ad, you waited, and nothing. Most sellers blame the platform — but almost always the problem is in the ad itself.

Your free store on Colombia Move: a page to showcase all your ads and sell with more confidencecolombia-moveApril 27, 2026

Your free store on Colombia Move: a page to showcase all your ads and sell with more confidence

We have revamped Colombia Move stores: a free page to showcase all your ads, contact information, and trust signals in a single link.

Where to Sell Used Items in Colombia Without Paying a CommissionmarketplaceApril 27, 2026

Where to Sell Used Items in Colombia Without Paying a Commission

Compare channels to sell used items in Colombia, post without a commission, and learn how to screen buyers and confirm payments securely.

How to Avoid Scams When Buying on Facebook Marketplace in ColombiasafetyApril 27, 2026

How to Avoid Scams When Buying on Facebook Marketplace in Colombia

Buying on Facebook Marketplace in Colombia can go well — or very wrong. This guide explains how to identify suspicious sellers, what steps to take before paying, and where to find safer alternatives.

Living in Santa Marta, Colombia: An Honest Expat Guideexpat-guideApril 26, 2026

Living in Santa Marta, Colombia: An Honest Expat Guide

Santa Marta doesn't have Cartagena's Instagram aesthetic, but it has something better: Colombia's Caribbean coast at a fraction of the price, with Tayrona National Park 45 minutes away.

Travel Insurance for Colombia: What Actually Works (Before You Have EPS)healthcareApril 26, 2026

Travel Insurance for Colombia: What Actually Works (Before You Have EPS)

Tourists and digital nomads can't access Colombia's EPS system. Here's which travel insurance options actually work — and what the fine print usually misses.

Best Coworking Spaces in Medellín (and a Few in Bogotá Worth Knowing)medellinApril 26, 2026

Best Coworking Spaces in Medellín (and a Few in Bogotá Worth Knowing)

Not every coworking space in Medellín lives up to its Instagram photos. Here's where remote workers actually get things done.

How to Review a Rental Contract in Colombia Before SigningviviendaApril 26, 2026

How to Review a Rental Contract in Colombia Before Signing

What you need to check in your lease agreement before signing: rent, deposit, inventory, unfair clauses, and the inventory that almost no one does.

Temporary Rental in Colombia: How to Find Housing Your First MonthviviendaApril 25, 2026

Temporary 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.