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Vida práctica en Colombia guides for real Colombia decisions
Vida práctica en Colombia brings together 194 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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arriendo-medellinAugust 7, 2026Direct Rentals with Owners in Medellín: A Guide for Landlords and Tenants without a Real Estate Agency
A practical guide for landlords and tenants who want to negotiate a direct rental in Medellín. It explains contracts, guarantees, IPC, screening, and inventory under Law 820.
servicios-bellezaAugust 6, 2026How to Offer Barber and Beauty Services at Home in Colombia and Attract Clients
Learn how to set up your home barber and beauty business in Colombia, comply with biosecurity regulations, and attract direct clients without paying commissions.
empleos-tecnologiaAugust 6, 2026How to Post Tech and Software Vacancies in Colombia to Attract Local Talent
Learn how to write and post job offers for developers, engineers, and tech talent in Colombia while complying with labor laws and attracting qualified candidates without intermediaries.
locales-comercialesAugust 6, 2026How to Lease a Commercial Space or Office in Bogotá and Medellín: Regulations, Contract, and Rent
Learn how to structure commercial lease agreements in Bogotá and Medellín while complying with the Commercial Code. Discover how to set the rent, verify land use, and rent directly without paying intermediary commissions.
liquidacion-laboralAugust 6, 2026How to Calculate Labor Severance in Colombia in 2026: Step-by-Step and Practical Example
Complete guide to settle an employment contract in Colombia in 2026. Includes exact formulas from the Substantive Labor Code, updated values, and a step-by-step mathematical example.
fincas-colombiaAugust 5, 2026How to Rent Your Vacation Home for Weekends in Colombia in Compliance with Regulations
Learn how to make your vacation home profitable on weekends and holidays in Colombia. Discover the legal requirements of the RNT, how to protect your assets, and how to rent directly without paying commissions.
tecnologia-usadaAugust 5, 2026How to Sell Used Consoles, Headphones, and Tech Accessories in Colombia Without Intermediaries
Learn how to prepare, evaluate, and list your used technological devices in Colombia. Avoid intermediary commissions and protect your money in every sale.
estafasAugust 4, 2026Fake Nequi and Daviplata receipts: how to verify a payment before delivery
Handing over a product based solely on a screenshot sent via WhatsApp is the most common mistake among sellers in Colombia. Discover how to validate real transfers in Nequi and DaviPlata in less than 3 minutes
arriendosAugust 3, 2026Handover record and clearance certificate when ending a lease in Colombia: A guide for landlords and tenants
Terminating a lease agreement in Colombia without a formal handover record or a financial clearance certificate exposes both landlords and tenants to subsequent charges and legal disputes. We explain step by step how to close
vehiculosAugust 3, 2026Transfer to an indeterminate person: what to do if you sold a car or motorcycle and the transfer was never completed
Selling a vehicle with an 'open transfer' can lead to taxes and fines that aren't yours. We explain how to complete this special process and the current alternatives.
arriendosAugust 3, 2026Rental repairs: what the landlord and tenant pay
A practical guide to distinguishing necessary repairs, minor maintenance, and natural wear and tear. Includes examples, evidence, and the legal deduction mechanism.
datos-personalesAugust 2, 2026What information to request before renting or selling in Colombia without violating privacy or exposing yourself to identity theft
Verifying the identity of a buyer or tenant does not require demanding copies of their ID from the first message. We show you a secure, phased protocol in Colombia.