(Arco Properties) November is one of those ālove `em or hate `emā months in Panama, mainly because we managed (donĀ“t know how, really) to fit all of our patriot holidays in the same month, and as a result nobody really works, nothing moves. So, if you are planning to come to Panama for business either 2, 3, 4, 5, 10 or 28th of November, just donĀ“t bother.Ā Also, please check if … [Read more...]
Real Estate Market in Panama
(International Living) I love Panama City and all there is to do in and around the gleaming capitalāfrom operas to charity walks to fun classes like improv and foreign film appreciation. Anything goes. You might think that makes Panama City expensive for property. Sometimes it is. You can find condos listed at luxury pricesā$250,000 and up. But you can also find condos for … [Read more...]
Tips for Getting the Right Taxi Price in Panama!
(Thepanamagringo.com) If you have spent any time in Panama City then you are aware of a phenomenon I like to call āGetting Gringoed.āĀ This term refers to situations when because of your physical appearance or inability to speak Spanish you are automatically charged a higher price for the good or service you intend to purchase.Ā Being a Blond Haired, Blue Eyed, Poor Spanish … [Read more...]
A Step by Step Guide to Buying Property in Panama
(International Living) Purchasing property in Panama is very similar to the process in the United States, but there are some important differences. Step 1: Confirm the Title The first thing you need to do is confirm the legal owner of the property. After youāve found the property you want to buy, ask the owner for two important documents: the public deed containing the … [Read more...]
Panama: The Best Place to be a Retiree
(International Living) This month, International Living released its Annual Global Retirement Index 2011. To rank our winners this year, we analyzed 37 critical data points for each of our top 23 retirement havens. As usual, Panama is a heavy hitter, taking one of the top 3 spots. Itās easy to see why. For one thing, Panama always takes the top spot in the āRetirement … [Read more...]