Eight suspects are now in custody following a sweeping police operation that targeted an organized crime ring preying on online property buyers. The arrests, which took place across four districts, signal a turning point for Panama’s booming real estate sector. Authorities say the crackdown will make the market more secure for both local residents and…
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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….