These are all 19 Panavanti guides, grouped by topic. Each one answers a specific question about buying or investing in property in Panama.
If you already have a neighborhood in mind, start with the neighborhood pages.
Zones, legal requirements and 6-12% annual returns for investing in Panama.
Read the guideThe 5 Panama City areas with the best yields in 2026, with entry prices.
Read the guideWhich laws, taxes and structures apply to a foreigner buying in Panama.
Read the guideHow to check an asking price in Panama in 2026: what portals and Global Property Guide measure, yields by zone, and title checks at the Registro Público.
Read the guideCap rates in Panama in 2026: how to compute NOI, why the last public cap-rate survey dates from 2019, and what yields and office data show today.
Read the guide2026 guide to Airbnb ROI in Panama: what Law 80 of 2012 bans in Panama City, where short-term rentals are legal, the taxes that apply, and the real return.
Read the guide2026 guide to Panama property tax: the US$120,000 Primary Residence exemption, 0.5% and 0.7% rates, the investment table, and taxes when you sell.
Read the guide2026 guide to Panama mortgages for foreigners: 30–40% down for non-residents, a 6.50% reference rate, terms up to 30 years, and how FECI applies.
Read the guideVisas, cost of living, healthcare and housing for a move to Panama.
Read the guide2026 guide to Panama's Friendly Nations Visa via real estate: US$200,000 minimum, a two-year provisional permit, then permanent residency.
Read the guide2026 guide to Panama's Qualified Investor Visa real-estate route: the US$300,000 threshold until October 15, 2026, requirements, government fees and process.
Read the guideHow to buy retail property in Panama and what sits behind an 8-12% cash flow.
Read the guideOffice or retail in Panama, compared by yield, risk and buyer profile.
Read the guideOffice vacancy near 45%, 4-8% yields and which investor buys each.
Read the guide4-10% yields, risks and liquidity, compared to choose between commercial and residential in Panama.
Read the guideOffices to housing and retail to coworking in Panama, with 10-15% returns and their risks.
Read the guidePanama and Costa Rica compared by taxes, yield and risk for the same dollar.
Read the guideHow much capital each market takes, what it yields, what it taxes and how long a sale takes.
Read the guidePanama and Colombia compared by entry capital, yield, taxes and risk.
Read the guideIf you're evaluating investment opportunities, explore our available properties in Panama, learn about the buying process, or talk to the Panavanti Express team for specific opportunities.