The Journal

Buying Property in Panama

Titles, taxes, residency and the practical mechanics of purchasing real estate in Panama as a foreign buyer.

The True Cost of Buying a Home in Panama
The advertised price of a Panamanian property is only the starting figure. Here is what actually shows up on the closing statement, and what continues afterward, from transfer tax to annual upkeep.
Titled Land vs Rights of Possession in Panama
Two very different forms of land tenure trade side by side across Panama's real estate market. Knowing which one you are looking at changes everything about price, risk, and the path to ownership.
How to Buy Property in Panama as a Foreigner
Panama places almost no restrictions on foreign ownership, but the mechanics of a purchase follow a distinct sequence. Here is how the process actually unfolds, from first offer to registered title.