Foreigners can generally own property in Colombia on the same terms as citizens, but the process works very differently from the US, UK or Australia: title searches, the promesa de compraventa, the escritura pública, registration and the foreign-exchange registration of your funds.
These guides walk through each step of a purchase, sale or transfer and the risks worth checking before you pay a deposit.
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Buying Property in Santa Marta, Colombia as a Foreigner: Market, Legal Steps and Coastal Risks (2026)
Complete 2026 guide to buying property in Santa Marta, Colombia as a foreigner: market analysis, legal framework, neighborhoods, coastal risks, Airbnb potential, and foreign investment strategy.
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Selling Property in Colombia as a Foreigner: Capital Gains Tax, Banco de la República and Legal Steps (2026)
Complete 2026 guide to selling Colombian property as a foreigner: capital gains tax (ganancia ocasional 15%), Banco de la República foreign investment registration, retención en la fuente, complete legal sale process, fund repatriation, and cross-border tax coordination.
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What Is a Fiducia Inmobiliaria in Colombia? Complete 2026 Guide for Foreign Investors
Complete guide to Colombian fiducia inmobiliaria (trust structures) for foreign real estate investors: legal framework, four key parties, six types of fiducias, pre-construction workflows, FIC Inmobiliarios, foreign investor considerations, and comprehensive due diligence.
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What Is the Proceso de Escrituración in Colombia? The Complete 2026 Guide for Property Sales
Complete guide to Colombian escrituración process: legal foundation (Articles 1857, 756, Ley 1579), step-by-step from promesa to registration, verified 2026 fee structure (0.54% notary rights, registration rates), REL digital system (485 notaries, 87 ORIPs), foreign buyer considerations, and critical registration deadlines.
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Can Foreigners Buy Agricultural Land in Colombia? The Complete 2026 Legal Guide
Complete guide to foreign agricultural land ownership in Colombia: legal restrictions, UAF limits, baldíos rules, border zones, due diligence requirements, pending legislation, investment scenarios, and tax implications.
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How to Transfer Property Ownership in Colombia: Non-Sale Transfers (Inheritance, Gift, Divorce, and Corporate Transfers) — Complete 2026 Guide
Complete guide to non-sale property transfers in Colombia: inheritance, gifts, divorce property division, corporate transfers, costs, procedures, notarial formalization, and legal requirements.
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How to Finance a Property Purchase in Colombia as a Foreigner: The Complete Guide (2026)
Complete guide to financing Colombian property purchases: Colombian bank mortgages, Bancolombia's foreign-buyer program, Banco de la República registration, interest rates (11-18%), down payments (30-50%), home-country financing alternatives, and M-Investor visa implications.
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Real Estate Lawyer in Colombia for Foreigners: How to Choose the Right One (2026)
How to choose a real estate lawyer in Colombia for foreign property buyers. What they do, what to look for, red flags, fees, and why independent legal representation is non-negotiable.
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How to Check if a Property Has a Clean Title in Colombia: Step-by-Step Guide
How to obtain and read a Certificado de Tradición y Libertad (CTL), what a "clean" title looks like, red flags like falsa tradición, and when to hire a lawyer for full due diligence.
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Buying Property in Medellín as a Foreigner: Complete Legal & Financial Guide
Step-by-step legal process, 2026 neighborhood prices, financing options, currency compliance, taxes, annual costs, and M-Investor visa pathway. Everything foreign buyers need to know.
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Property Title Searches: Why This Step Can Save You Thousands
Complete guide to the Certificado de Tradición y Libertad: how to request it, red flags to watch, costs, timeline, and what to do if you find problems. Essential due diligence for Colombian property buyers.
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