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Vida práctica en Colombia guides for real Colombia decisions
Vida práctica en Colombia brings together 44 guides for personas que viven, venden, arriendan o trabajan en Colombia, with practical context on vivienda, trámites, seguridad, costos, empleo, and servicios.
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arriendoMay 17, 2026How to post a room for rent in Colombia and find a good tenant
Renting out a room can be good income, but only if you post well, filter before opening the door, and set clear rules from the first message.
serviciosMay 17, 2026How to get clients for services in Colombia without relying only on WhatsApp
If you offer repairs, cleaning, classes, moving services, beauty, paperwork, or delivery, this guide helps you get clients with a clear and reliable ad.
arriendoMay 15, 2026Affordable rent in Colombia: where to search (and why almost no one finds it)
Affordable rent exists — it's just buried in platforms that favor expensive listings. Real price ranges by city, how to filter properly, and where to search directly with the owner to save on commission.
platformMay 11, 2026How to know if a buying and selling platform is safe (and why WhatsApp matters)
WhatsApp verification is not just a login method — it's the reason you know who you're dealing with when you buy or sell online in Colombia.
casa claraMay 10, 2026Why the advertised price is not always the real price in Colombia
The price you see in the listing is just the starting point. We explain what else you'll pay — administration, utilities, insurance — and how to calculate the real cost before signing.
rentMay 9, 2026Inventario de entrega en arriendo: la parte que todos olvidan
El inventario de entrega es la cláusula invisible del contrato. Sin él, cualquier disputa sobre el depósito termina siendo la palabra de uno contra la del otro. Así es cómo lo hacés bien.
venezolanosMay 8, 2026Venezuelans in Colombia: How to Regularize Your Status, Open an Account and Rent
Three procedures that almost all Venezuelans in Colombia have to deal with in their first year: regularizing their status, getting a bank account and signing a rental contract. Here is the real path, no detours.
city-guideMay 4, 2026Medellín vs Pereira to live: Which city is better for you?
If you're deciding between Medellín and Pereira to live, this guide gives you the real numbers and an honest comparison of the two cities — no advertising.
bogotáMay 4, 2026Bogotá Neighborhoods Where to Find Direct Rent (and How to Find It)
In Bogotá there are thousands of apartments for direct rent from owners — the problem is knowing which neighborhoods to search in and through which channels those listings reach you first.
empleoMay 3, 2026Severance Pay and Labor Settlement in Colombia: How They Are Calculated and How to Claim Them
Practical guide to calculate your settlement when ending a contract in Colombia: severance pay, interest, bonus, vacation and compensation with real numerical example.
impuestosMay 3, 2026Property Tax in Colombia: How Much You Pay by City and When
Everything you need to know about property tax in Colombia: how it's calculated, when to pay in each city, how to take advantage of early payment discounts and what happens if you don't pay.
medellinMay 2, 2026Medellín Neighborhoods Where to Find Direct Rent
There are neighborhoods in Medellín where landlords still rent directly without commission or intermediaries. Here we tell you which ones are and how to search.