@davepero
American looking for information about Colombia
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Speaks English fluently. Spanish - 5 on a scale of 1 to 10 period.
Registration: 08 August 2020
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Expected % cost of expenses of a real estate transaction. by windboater
Could someone with direct experience on the subject provide and estimate of the percentage cost of expenses to making a 150000usd real estate transaction in Colombia, suitable to qualify for an investment visa . A percentage that would encompass all ...
Thank You. Yes I am aware that all of it depends on what happens with covid and I guess I'm being optimistic that by January 1st international travel will resume but with more social distancing and face mask requirements. So assuming ... Read More
Expected % cost of expenses of a real estate transaction. by windboater
Could someone with direct experience on the subject provide and estimate of the percentage cost of expenses to making a 150000usd real estate transaction in Colombia, suitable to qualify for an investment visa . A percentage that would encompass all ...
Peter (or anyone), One other question ............ Do you know if I can legally wire money to the development builder as a deposit to hold the unit that I chose? I am waiting to hear how much they will need, but I don't imagine it is more than ... Read More
Expected % cost of expenses of a real estate transaction. by windboater
Could someone with direct experience on the subject provide and estimate of the percentage cost of expenses to making a 150000usd real estate transaction in Colombia, suitable to qualify for an investment visa . A percentage that would encompass all ...
Hi Peter, I touched base with Angela last night. She is going to email me the paperwork. That will be great to be able to open the Alianza account remotely. Then I will not need to pursue Davivienda. The 3% did seem high to me. Sounds like ... Read More
Expected % cost of expenses of a real estate transaction. by windboater
Could someone with direct experience on the subject provide and estimate of the percentage cost of expenses to making a 150000usd real estate transaction in Colombia, suitable to qualify for an investment visa . A percentage that would encompass all ...
Wow, this is all helpful information from all of you. But a couple of things. I have not spoken to Alianza yet but I would like to talk to them to open up an account. I started using a lawyer in Colombia and she said she basically did not like ... Read More
Colombian banks make it difficult to wire money from USA by jubiliado
My Colombian wife has an account with Davivienda and when we transfer money from the USA to her account, Davividenda turns it into a major complication and bureaucratic nightmare. We have to spend hours with them justifying the transfer, the ...
Hello, I see Alianza named as one of the recommended banks for opening an account in Colombia for purposes of purchasing a home and transferring the funds from my American Bank. Does anybody know if I need to be in Colombia to open an account with ... Read More
Mailing documents between Colombia and Florida by davepero
Hello, I am new to this site and soon will be new to living in Medellin. I am from Florida and have chosen early retirement. I found a nice apartment and I'm working with a local real estate attorney on the purchase. My main question really ...
Thank you for that reply. Yes people are telling me to rent for awhile instead of buying immediately. I only know Poblado so the place that I chose is in Poblado. But I know that is not the only safe area in all of Medellin. I could certainly get a ... Read More
Mailing documents between Colombia and Florida
Hello, I am new to this site and soon will be new to living in Medellin. I am from Florida and have chosen early retirement. I found a nice apartment and I'm working with a local real estate attorney on the purchase. My main question really ... Read More
New members of the Colombia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Colombia forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Good afternoon. I am new to this forum and I am considering moving to Medellin in the next six months. I am curious about the process for buying an apartment in terms of types of closing costs, inspection, taxes, Offer and Purchase and Sale ... Read More