Real estate in Panama features Caribbean and Pacific waterfront and beachfront, island, highland, mountain, rainforest and agricultural property options. Property prices are affordable and on par with well-known locations 10 to 20 years ago, which is why, there are always excellent deals to be found.

Buying real estate in Panama is very similar to the way it is managed in other countries. Most properties have titles or can be titled, title insurance can be bought, traditional mortgages are available and Panama has foreign investor protection laws that guarantee the standard rights of land ownership.

Panama is becoming a popular vacation destination or country to retire, making Panama real estate investments very attractive to tourists, retirees and investors. Panama offers an excellent incentive program for retirees, great climate, lower cost of living, lower crime rate and tax advantages. For foreign investors, Panama provides several important incentives which include a US dollar based economy, Free Trade Zone, and international banking, among others.

Additionally, Panama’s real estate market has proven to be solid through the years, which is the reason why several international real estate firms such as Century 21 and Coldwell Banker have established franchises in Panama City. Major banks such as HSBC Panama, Lloyds, and Citibank have established franchises as well in order to provide total financial services.

Furthermore, Panama has a global position, direct flights to major cities and technological resources and financial infrastructure, which are a great advantage for many investors.

Panama City has become a cosmopolitan modern metropolis - there are many rise buildings overlooking the ocean and the Bay of Panama. Exclusive residential areas like Marbella, Paitilla, Coco del Mar, Punta Pacifica and San Francisco offer a good range of apartments and condominiums for sale. Suburban residential areas in the former Canal Zone like Amador Heights, Balboa, Albrook and Clayton offer large and attractive single-family homes and condominiums.