IMPORTANT LEGAL BULLETIN: Analysis of Proposed Changes to Current Visa Rules

Analysis of Visa Rules in Colombia

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has just published proposed changes to the rules governing how foreigners apply for visas in Colombia. Below is a summary of the most significant changes. Note that these proposed changes remain subject to public comments and additional amendments. We will be publishing additional analysis once a final version is approved by the relevant authorities

Buying Property in Colombia: Title Analysis

The following is intended to complement our video tutorial “Buying Property in Colombia 101: Title Analysis”. Anyone planning to buy property in Colombia should review all the videos and articles in this series prior to actually making an offer.
Securing a comprehensive, independent property title analysis is essential when purchasing property in Colombia. Bottom line, you do not want to proceed with a real estate transaction in Colombia without having an experienced and independent lawyer conduct a comprehensive analysis to determine if there are any risks in purchasing your target property.

Buying Property in Colombia: Paying Seller

The following is intended to complement our video tutorial “Buying Property in Colombia 101: Paying for Property in Colombia”. Anyone planning to buy property in Colombia should review all the videos and articles in this series prior to actually making an offer.

The very first step in the property purchase process in Colombia is determining how to make payment to the seller. It is always the first step because it may take a while to prep your ideal payment strategy. You do not want to find your ideal target property and then be forced to wait weeks and possibly months before you can actually proceed with your investment.

Buying Property in Colombia: Tax Considerations

The following is intended to complement our video tutorial “Buying Property in Colombia 101: Introduction.” Anyone planning to buy property in Colombia should review all the videos and articles in this series prior to actually making an offer.

If you are considering purchasing property in Colombia you need to determine how local tax laws will impact your investment. Below are key tax

Buying Property in Colombia: Preliminary Considerations

The following is intended to complement our video tutorial “Buying Property in Colombia 101: Introduction.” Anyone planning to buy property in Colombia should review all the videos and articles in this series prior to actually making an offer.

Buying property in Colombia is definitely not for the faint of heart. From fraud considerations to cultural differences, buying property in Colombia is a much more involved process than what you might be used to back home.