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The Panamanian real estate sector has found its footing again. After a turbulent 2025 that saw new home sales drop by nearly 40 percent, early data from 2026 tells a very different story. Developers sold 1,292 homes in the first quarter alone, a figure that represents nearly half of all sales recorded during the entire…
When Sarah Mitchell moved from Toronto to Panama City in 2024, she carried a credit score of 780. She assumed this golden number would unlock easy financing for her dream apartment in Costa del Este. Six months later, she learned a hard truth. Panama banks simply do not care about North American credit scores the…
Foreign investors and retirees in Panama are increasingly turning to Rights of Possession land as a cost-effective alternative to titled property. This unique land tenure system allows buyers to use and improve land without paying property taxes. The concept traces its roots back to Spanish colonial rule and remains common throughout much of Panama today….
Panama’s banking regulators have introduced stricter lending requirements for international property buyers. The new rules took effect on May 1, 2026. They directly impact how non-residents can qualify for home loans in the country. The Superintendency of Banks of Panama issued the updated guidelines last month. These changes require foreign borrowers to demonstrate higher minimum…
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