Lauren Mitchell

Santa Ana just got a legal upgrade — and most investors don’t know it yet. On April 21, 2026, Panama passed Ley 519, formally incorporating the entire corregimiento of Santa Ana into the buffer zone of the Casco Antiguo historic district. Published in Gaceta Oficial N.° 30513 on April 28, 2026, this law extends every fiscal incentive previously exclusive to Casco Antiguo — under Ley 136 of December 31, 2013 — directly to Santa Ana. For buyers at PH Casco View, located on Calle 16 Oeste in...

Foreign investors hold equal constitutional property rights in Panama. The legal system is transparent, the currency is the U.S. dollar, and you can own 100% of a property in your own name — no local partner required. Here’s what you need to know before you buy. 1. Can Foreigners Really Own Property in Panama? Yes — fully and legally. Under Article 47 of the Panamanian Constitution, foreign nationals hold the exact same property rights as citizens: buy, sell, lease, mortgage, and inherit. No...

Thinking about buying an Airbnb investment property in Panama? You're not alone. International investors are increasingly eyeing Panama City as a short-term rental (STR) market with serious upside and the data backs them up. But here's the honest truth most blogs skip: Panama City's Airbnb market is a micro-market with big potential, not a saturated city overrun with listings. If you understand how it actually works, you can position yourself ahead of the curve. Let's break it all down with...