For those of you that are making the move to Panama with children, there are various English speaking schools to choose from. For the most part, the English speaking shools are located within, or on the outskirts of Panama City. Some are based...
What they don't tell you about Living in Panama Living at the Beach or Mountains Living at the beach or mountain areas of Panama can be everything you ever dreamed of… morning walks on the beach with your dog(s), afternoon naps in your favorite hammock, and watching the tide roll in while enjoying a ...
What to Know When Buying Real Estate in Panama Buying real estate in Panama can be a confusing experience, and full of uncertainty. One of the most prevalent qualms among foreign buyers is whether or not a property’s asking price is a fair one. It is sometimes difficult, even for locals, to determine...
The Truth About Rights of Possession or Derecho Posesorio The term Derecho Posesorio simply means, right of possession. Derecho Posesorio is a type of land reform which came to be in the 1960´s under the direction of General Omar Torrijos, the father of Panama´s current President, Martin Torrijos.
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Punta Chame - Panama Realtor's Pick of the Quarter One of Panama Realtor’s guiding principles has been to assist our clients identify value properties—those properties that not only suit their needs, but that are also available at below market value. This is how we have been able to function in a c...
The General Process of Buying Real Estate in Panama Once you've decided on your ideal property, it is highly recommended that a title search be completed to ensure that the property in question has clear title, and is free of any liens or liabilities. This step is usually included in the legal&nb...
Panama Calling to Preserve Its Edens EDWINA VON GAL, a garden designer based in East Hampton, N.Y., first saw Panama five years ago, while cruising down the Panama Canal on a yacht owned by Jean Pigozzi, an Italian investor. She and her husband, Jay Chiat, the co-founder of Chiat/Day, the adverti...
A Crowded Field of Contenders Vying to Be 'The Next Costa Rica' For the past decade or so, Costa Rica has been on the ''must do'' list for travelers who want to experience a guilt-free (but still occasionally luxurious) vacation, as it has been home to a growing number of eco-resorts, including the trend-setting Lapa Rios....
S&P raises Panama outlook to 'stable' NEW YORK, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Standard & Poor's Ratings Services on Friday revised the outlook on Panama's long-term sovereign credit ratings to 'stable' from 'negative.' It affirmed Panama's 'BB' long-term sovereign credit ratings. "The outlook revisi...
Beauty and Tax Breaks Lure Buyers to Panama WHEN Larry and Honey Dodge of Jackson, Wyo., first visited this fledgling eco-tourist destination two years ago, they were thinking about retiring abroad and decided to take a vacation here to check it out. They had read about Panama's diverse climate of tropi...
