Panama Real Estate Blog

Panama is below that of the region average in terms of the costs of moving cargo, making the country very attractive in terms of the logistics and supply chains fields. Panama’s logistics companies have an average overhead cost of 12, 4% in comparison to the regional average of 14,7%. The results were according to a [...]

Negotiations between Panama and Qatar are proceeding with the possible eventuality of Qatar placing substantial investments into Panama, as confirmed by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of Panama. Qatar has expressed wishes of bilateral agreement in investment in advanced technology and infrastructure related capital projects within Panama. Qatar has substantial investments in Mexico, Peru [...]

Amount of new hotels insufficient The number of new hotels in Panama, opened in 2008, amounted to 25 – accounting for a $25,5 million investment which provided an additional 561 rooms containing 935 beds. These projects have also generated a total of 309 jobs. According to Carl-Frederik Nordstrom from the Tourism Authority of Panama (ATP), [...]

Bocas del Toro, the province of Panama, is a natural wonderland. The Bocas del Toro real estate and environment, which is a wonderland, offers a bit of everything to the locals, visitors and investors. Bocas del Toro real estate opportunities start with the archipelago of beautiful islands, extending into the Caribbean Sea. The entire experience [...]

In the drive for increasing the agrotourism awareness and experience for visitors to Panama, a further 12 farms received certification to enable them to accommodate and receive tourists, from the Ministry of Agricultural Development. Some criteria in the certification process include safety training and systems, as well as having sufficient potable water on the farm, [...]

There are several reasons given by real estate experts on why it is not advisable to sell your house in current market conditions. One reason is the difficulty in selling houses whilst a lot of properties are staying longer in the market, longer than what the sellers would prefer. Market value is another reason, as [...]

This significant development in Panama will be home to three different and distinct neighborhoods; these include Puente Verde, Kobbe Hills and Town Center. A total of 20,000 homes plus will occupy these residential areas. One of the a major advantages of this project includes the fact that these homes and office complexes are all being [...]

Bocas del Toro real estate represents a unique opportunity that is not only a value added investment, but has a number of attractions that serve to secure the investors dream vacation and or retirement investment. Bocas del Toro real estate is represented by a number of factors that make it so popular, these include: Easy [...]

As one knows, or should know at least, the infrastructure of a development, also known as reticulation, is of vital importance to the success and development of any project, albeit large or small. The Panama Pacifico project is no exception and here follows the some notes on their attempts in creating a truly international and [...]

Panama has experienced the fastest growing GDP in the Latin American region. People are looking towards other investment areas, like Bocas del Toro properties, as the condominium market in Panama City seems to be overheated and quite well saturated at this point. Bocas del Toro properties represent good value for money and affordability, coupled with [...]