Retirees Investing in Panama for Many Reasons...

The Panama Report published a segment this week that validated further claims regarding the benefits of retiring in Panama.

Panama has seen an influx of “middle-aged foreigners” looking to retire in the country, due to the worldwide recession. 

Panama offers advantages of: cheap living, low taxes (by all standards), a low cost of living, a favorable climate, and low medical costs.  Additionally, Panama does not tax income from other countries and allows property tax exemptions for 20 years.  Panama has boomed in areas of banking, real estate, tourism, and other entrepreneurial enterprises, as the country’s “pro-business” mentality has extended globally.  Now, professionals and retirees alike are flocking to this very diverse and international area. 

It should be noted that Panama offers many advantages, but is for easy-going people.  Among the challenges in retiring to Panama: the slower pace of life is not for everyone, and Spanish is the official language (however, English is widely spoken).

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Green Real Estate Development Moving to Panama

As environmental and “green” initiatives have taken center-stage, Panama is cashing in…..

The Latin America Wind Energy Association (LAWEA) will be presenting their annual WIND EXPO in Panama September 2-4, 2009. This will be the second annual conference for the association. The conference will be held at the ATLAPA Convention Center.

The first LAWEA conference was held in Guadalajara, Mexico and resulted in great success. The continuing goal of the organization is to promote Latin American Wind Power business.

As wind power and environmentally-sustainable energy have gained popularity worldwide, WIND EXPO focuses on successful implementation strategies in order to integrate the energy into the mainstream.

Experts in the field, leading companies within the sector, developers, manufacturers, government representatives and financial institutions and investors are expected to attend the conference. Speakers will identify areas for growth and development within the sector.

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Outerlying Panamanian Areas Offer Real Estate to Tourists

The Examiner recently published an article about outer-lying areas of Panama, including the
Panamanian beaches of the Isla Iguana Wildlife Refuge – also known as Iguana Island. Iguana Island, located on the Pacific Ocean, is about 200 miles southeast of Panama City. The island, which is over 140 acres in size, was declared a wildlife refuge in 1981. The area was used as a bombing practice site during WWII, and eventually a sole resident inhabited the island in 1960.

Today, the area is home to beautiful white beaches and a variety of tropical animals including birds, hermit crabs, whales, sea turtles, and it’s namesake—the green iguana. The entry fees to Iguana Island range from $3-$5 per person, per day. Many people stay in Pedasi, about 5 hours outside of Panama City, which has many hotels, restaurants and shopping…..

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Foreign Investors Interested in Panama Investment Property...

International investment in Panama has increased greatly and looks as if it will develop further….

According to KnightsbridgeInvest.com, “Panama Key in French Companies Operations”, there are a number of corporations that have moved or planned to move to Panama. Corporations including L’Oreal, Sanofi-Aventis (Pharmaceuticals), and Total (petroleum), GDF Suez (power generation) have all relocated to Panama. French investment already contributes more than $600 million to the Panamanian economy, and that number is estimated to reach $1 billion by 2010.

In addition to the French, a consortium of companies from Dubai have traveled to Panama, looking for investment deals. The company officials visited the country to investigate the development, laws and logistics of relocation.

The Tourism Authority of Panama is promoting Panama to over 178,000 people at one of largest trade fairs in the world in Berlin. The Authority will be promoting Panamanian culture and conservation efforts. The Panama Tourism Sector is estimated to have contributed about 12% to the national Gross Domestic Product. The Authority currently has 13 projects that have been approved by the National Registry of Tourism that will contribute over $400 million to tourism.

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Investment in Panama - 2nd Real Estate Boom?

The Panama Report recently gave some suggestions for investing in Panama.

First and foremost - timing is everything when investing in Panamanian property. Many real estate opportunists made a significant amount of money as the first boom hit Panama. Many believe that a second property boom will take place as more people relocate to Panama for its lower cost of living. Currently, there are many deals due to the mass building that has occurred in the past few years. There is money to be made in the rental industry as well, as demand for furnished apartment rentals has increased.

Investment professionals also see the potential in investing in large tracts of land, particularly those coastal properties near the water. As Panama City has continued to grow, the outer-lying areas are being developed. Property investors should look for locations where roads, electricity and water are developed. It is also suggested that small hotels and apartment/hotels will be an area for growth.

Panama’s economy is currently fairly stable. Panama has significant capital in comparison to other countries, as the Canal project moves forward and other free trade agreements are in the works.

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New Panamian President-Elect to Affect Local Real Estate

Those living and investing in Panama are learning more about the new president-elect, Ricardo Martinelli.

The 57-year old, self-made mulimillionaire is one of Panama’s richest men. The son of Italian immigrants and educated in the U.S., Martinelli owns Panamana’s largest supermarket chain, Super 99 and also has interests in Panamanian banking, real estate, sugar, and hydroelectric energy.

Martinelli formerly served as the former government minister of Panama Canal affairs. He also ran in 2004, capturing only 5.3% of the vote – a far cry from the sweep of this year’s self-financed campaign against Balbina Herrera.

Martinelli’s campaign platform was based on points including:

- foreign investors for tourism projects including cruise ports and airports
- more government spending on public infrastructure
- maintaining a close relationship with the U.S.
- fiscal discipline and anti-corruption

Yesterday, Martinelli announced 14 cabinet ministers. He will take office on July 1st.

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Commercial Property Next Investment in Panama?

Panama’s real estate market has seen many ups in recent years. The country has braced for real estate to be affected by the U.S. recession and has instead begun to court foreign investors.

Currently, the Panama Canal expansion represents a quarter of the country’s GDP. The $5.2 billion project, which is widening the Canal to accommodate larger cargo ships through the waterway, is expected to increase overall global trade. Along with the 7,000 jobs that the expansion has created, have been high-priced condominiums and an upward trend in the economy.

Because of the privatization of telecommunications and electricity privatization in recent years, there has been significant growth in business sectors over the past five years.

An April 7th article by Real Estate News & Information, stated that there is “A New Option for Real Estate in Panama”, claiming that “commercial office space in Panama is now passing its premium time”. It is expected that foreign investment will increase over the next five years, and with incentives to relocating companies, commercial real estate prices will go up. The source predicts that properties for warehouses and call centers will provide long-term value. Click here to read about Panama real estate futures.

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Panama Real Estate Listed in Top 3 Profit Plays

Today’s Financial News posted an article entitled “Three Top Real Estate Profit Plays for 2009….Among the picks? Panama, of course!

Ronan McMahon, a self-proclaimed active real estate investor that contributes to the International Living newsletter, looks for international real estate opportunities around the globe.

According to McMahon, amid the worldwide global recession, there are still real estate deals to be had. McMahon lists Fortaleza, Brazil at the #1 post, Panama City, Panama at #2 and Costa Rica’s Southern Zone as #3 for making money off of your real estate investment. The Make Money Pick #2, Panama, has been on the radar for the past few years, but as the housing market has fallen, Panama remains fairly solid.

Demand for apartment rentals in Panama is up with some rentals going for up to $500 per night. McMahon claims that “well-managed and presented rentals are running at higher than 80% occupancy” and that “rental rates and occupancy have continued to skyrocket”. New condos and land have had prices slashed, now presenting a fantastic market for real estate investors.

Click here to read the article.

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