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- 1answerHousingSanta Marta· 1 answer
What is it like to live in Santa Marta? Which neighborhoods do you recommend and how much does rent cost?
Estoy considerando mudarme a Santa Marta por el mar y el costo de vida. ¿Experiencias reales?
- 2answersHousing· 2 answers
Is it a good investment to buy an apartment to rent out in Colombia?
I have some capital and I am thinking about buying to rent. What numbers and costs should I look at first?
- 1answerHousing· 1 answer
What options are there for renting without a co-signer?
I don't have a co-signer with real estate and all real estate agencies ask for one. What alternatives exist?
- 1answerHousing· 1 answer
How much can they increase my rent in 2026 and what do I do if they ask for more?
My contract is expiring and the landlord wants to raise the rent quite a bit. Is there a legal limit?
- 1answerHousingChía· 1 answer
3 students Renting in Chià Colombia
Hello everyone! I’m a student from Morocco and I’ll be staying in Chía, Colombia for the next 3 months. I’m currently looking for an affordable place to rent…
- 1answerHousingBogotá· 1 answer
Which areas are best for expats in Bogotá?
- 1answerHousingMedellín· 1 answer
Which neighborhoods are popular with expats in Medellín?
- 1answerHousing· 1 answer
What is the estrato system and why does it matter?
- 1answerHousing· 1 answer
How does renting an apartment work in Colombia?
- 1answerHousing· 1 answer
What documents do I need to rent an apartment as a foreigner?
Landlord is asking for a fiador (guarantor). I don't know anyone here who can do that. Are there alternatives?
- 0answersHousingBogotá· Unanswered
Best areas in Bogotá for expats?
Got a job offer in Bogotá. Coming from Medellín. Which neighborhoods should I look at?
Be the first to answer - 0answersHousingMedellín· Unanswered
El Poblado vs Laureles — where would you live?
Moving to Medellín next month. Everyone recommends El Poblado but some expats say Laureles is better. What's the real difference?
Be the first to answer - 0answersHousingMedellín· Unanswered
Best neighborhood in Medellín for a family with kids?
We have two kids (ages 5 and 8). Looking for safe, walkable area with parks and good schools nearby. Budget around 3 million COP for rent.
Be the first to answer - 1answerHousing· 1 answer
How to find an apartment without getting scammed?
Hearing horror stories about fake listings and scam landlords. What's the safe way to find housing as a foreigner?
