Boquete Jazz and Blues Festival


News from Panama

Mark your calendars and come visit us February 28 through March 3 for the Boquete Jazz and Blues Festival.  This year it was outstanding and it gets better each year.  The weather is perfect and people from around the world come here to perform and visit.  More…. Here is the post I that did earlier […]

September 25, 2012

Changes to Land Titling Law


News from Panama

The Panamanian government has presented for review at the National Land Council a draft bill which changes current land titling legislation.  Stay tuned to see if this really leads to anything or not. The bill gives more power to the National Land Authority (Anati), such as a period of seven years for the role of […]

September 12, 2012

Luxury Homes on Panamanian Beaches


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Demand for luxury properties in Panamanian coastal areas has grown and it is not unusual to end up paying up to $1,800 per square meter.  Folks, this is relatively cheap compared to other parts of the world.  I am working on a ocean front project here in Chiriqui where we will build smaller ocean view […]

September 12, 2012

Luxury Villa in Valle Escondido


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FEATURED PROPERTY   LISTED EXCLUSIVELY WITH OUR FIRM This prestigious 5 bedroom home has 4 bathrooms and is well located in Valle Escondido with beautiful views down the valley. Consisting of approximately 4,000 square feet of space, this beautifully appointed home comes fully furnished with higher end furnishings, fixtures and appliances. The home welcomes you […]

September 9, 2012

Valle Escondido Sell Out – Update


News from Panama

PRELUDE – When I first arrived to Boquete 6 years ago, I met with the developer of Valle Escondido who had caught my attention while surfing the web on Panama.  Like many others before and after me who met Sam Taliaferro here in Valle Escondido, I was impressed with the fact that, as Sam said, […]

September 9, 2012

Pedasi Real Estate Report


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Pedasi is one of the most quaint fishing villages in the world.  Life slows down real quick as you come to town and it is the way life should be here. My friend Tedd Tennis reports from Pedasi that they have had a good year, albeit that the million dollar luxury home market is off […]

August 28, 2012

Panama: Law to Immobilize Bearer Shares


News from Panama

While not a true bearer share certificate, these were the first Panama Corporation stocks sold.  Bearer share certificates are common in Panama and is the way most property is owned allowing for a degree of anonymity.  That too may change and go the way of the Panama Canal Company. A law is being studied, which […]

August 28, 2012

Financial Transactions in Foreign Currencies


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Post this under the category of “Forward Thinking” The government of Panama is investigating in conjunction with the banking sector and representatives of the European Union how to facilitate financial transactions with the Euro and other foreign currencies. A statement by the Presidency of Panama reads: Mechanisms Sought to facilitate financial transactions in foreign currencies […]

August 28, 2012