Panama Land Prices to Grow Rapidly by August

According to a recent press release by Property Abroad, “Panama property prices will be growing rapidly again as early as this August”.

The site claims that because Panama has been less affected by the worldwide recession than other countries, there will be significant opportunity to be had. The Panamanian property market-thus far- has remained fluid due to American retirees.

According to a market analyst with Property Abroad, “Panama property is still selling at a steady rate to American retirees and lifestyle buyers. Prices have been largely unaffected by the global downturn, because there has hardly been a downturn. Around the world people are realizing that property investment opportunities still exist abroad”.

Europeans are attracted to Panama, due to better interest rates and returns. It is suggested that if the pound continues to strengthen, Panama will be even more desirable.

Properties in Panama start at under $100,000 US.

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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 - A Realistic Approach

The increase of those investing and retiring to Panama has been stimulated by the number of Brits and North Americans that are attracted to the cost and quality of living. As the global recession becomes even more far-reaching, there are a number of international citizens that are now considering buying properties in Panama.

Panama continues to expect economic growth in 2009, much in part due to the $5 billion Panama Canal expansion, of which has made Panama an “economic powerhouse” for the past 5 years.

Here are some advantages, disadvantages and pieces of advice before moving or relocating to Panama:

ADVANTAGES:

• Panama offers both Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Ocean Properties
• There are lower-priced condos with Beach and mountain-views
• No legal restrictions for foreigners buying property: property is either “titled” or “right of possession” real estate
• A current Buyers market
• Mortgage brokers and banks willing to deal with international citizens

RISKS:

• Buying in Panama is different from buying in the UK or US
• Buyers should make themselves familiar with the area (topography, seasons, etc.)

ADVICE:

• Choose a lawyer that has relocated to Panama and ask for the total upfront cost
• Have documents translated from Spanish by an independent party

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