Colombia

Yes. Under Article 100 of the Colombian Constitution, foreign nationals enjoy the same property rights as Colombian citizens — apartments, houses and villas included — with no restriction based on nationality or residency, and freehold ownership is the standard. The main exceptions concern certain border-zone and rural land, and beaches and tidal zones, which are public property and cannot be privately owned. To purchase, you will need a Colombian tax ID (RUT), which we help you obtain.

We shortlist and visit properties with you; you sign a preliminary agreement (promesa de compraventa) with a deposit; a title study is carried out on the Certificado de Tradición y Libertad to confirm clear ownership; your funds are channelled and your investment registered; the public deed (escritura pública) is signed before a notary; and the deed is registered at the Oficina de Registro de Instrumentos Públicos, which makes you the legal owner. A straightforward resale typically takes 4 to 8 weeks; more complex or rural purchases, 2 to 6 months. We coordinate every step.

Beyond the purchase price, plan for the registration tax (impuesto de registro), notary fees and legal fees — together usually in the region of 1.6% to 2.5% of the property value. As an owner you pay the annual municipal property tax (impuesto predial), and a future sale may be subject to capital-gains tax. We provide a clear, itemised estimate for each property up front.

A RUT (Colombian tax ID) is required to buy property and to handle registration and taxes — we assist you in obtaining it, and it can be arranged remotely. A local bank account isn't strictly required to purchase, but it makes paying notary fees, utilities and the annual property tax considerably easier, and we can guide you through opening one.

Paying in foreign currency is straightforward, but it must be done correctly. Funds are channelled through Colombia's official foreign-exchange market via an authorised intermediary, converted to Colombian pesos, and registered as foreign direct investment with the Banco de la República (Form 4). This registration is what protects your right to repatriate your capital and any future profit, so we handle it before the deed is signed. You may be asked to provide proof of the origin of funds, in line with standard compliance requirements.

For rental yield, Cartagena and Medellín — El Poblado in particular — perform strongly with international and short-stay demand. For a private retreat, the Coffee Region, Guatapé, Santa Marta and the warm-climate towns near Bogotá such as Anapoima offer space and value. Our local teams advise based on your goals.

Yes. Our concierge and management services cover rentals, maintenance and guest services, so your property is looked after whether you use it seasonally or rent it out.