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How do I hire a handyman or someone for repairs by the day?
Where to get furniture and things for free or very cheap when moving?
How does the pico y placa work and how do I know if it applies to my car?
What is the minimum income for the pensioner visa in 2026?
What is it like to live in Santa Marta? Which neighborhoods do you recommend and how much does rent cost?
Is it a good investment to buy an apartment to rent out in Colombia?
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How do I hire a handyman or someone for repairs by the day?
For minor repairs, the usual thing is to hire a handyman by the day worked (the daily wage varies according to city and complexity — agree on it before starting, with ma...
Where to get furniture and things for free or very cheap when moving?
There is more than you think: (1) the free stuff section of Colombia Move — people who are moving or leaving the country and giving away furniture, appliances, and house...
How does the pico y placa work and how do I know if it applies to my car?
The pico y placa restricts driving based on the last digit of the license plate, and each city has its own rules: days, times, rotating digits, and even whether you can...
What is the minimum income for the pensioner visa in 2026?
The pensioner M visa requires proving a pension of at least 3 Colombian minimum wages. With the 2026 SMMLV at COP 1.750.905, it is COP 5.252.715 monthly — around USD 1.3...
What is it like to live in Santa Marta? Which neighborhoods do you recommend and how much does rent cost?
Santa Marta is one of the most affordable coastal capitals to live in: rents are notably cheaper than in Bogotá or Medellín, and life revolves around the sea. Areas to c...
Is it a good investment to buy an apartment to rent out in Colombia?
It depends on the numbers, not the emotion. Look: (1) gross profitability = annual rent ÷ purchase price — in traditional long-term leasing it usually stays between 5% a...
What options are there for renting without a co-signer?
Today there are several options: (1) lease policies or surety companies — you pay a premium (usually a % of the rent) and the insurance company backs the owner; many rea...
How much can they increase my rent in 2026 and what do I do if they ask for more?
For urban housing, Law 820 of 2003 sets a limit: the annual increase cannot exceed the CPI of the previous calendar year, and it only applies upon completion of every 12...