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Say what? GSinker - you're right. At this point I haven't a clue what you're babbling about. However, my conclusions are: a) You do not have a licence to sell real estate in Panama and yet that's what you are doing. b) You may or may not have a "local" in your office (if you have an...

Well that's odd. I would have thought regulation, licensing and financial guarantees were intended to maintain some sort of professional standards and protect the consumer rather than "protect jobs for the locals". Since it seems you're not licensed after all why did you take offense when I...

GSinker - thanks for your comments on the report. Perhaps you could also comment on the following link which seems to indicate that Real Estate is regulated in Panama, Brokers do have to be licensed and put up a guarantee of $10,000. Is this legislation still in force. No doubt as a...

GSinker - I'm not quite sure how to decode your rambling but it's really beside the point - although I'm intrigued by a new career opportunity. You say "the people who right on this forum are legally allowed to sell real Estate in Panama" Well, I write on this thread. Can I start selling RE in...

Buy To Let Panama Before anyone gets too excited about investing in Panama based on a posting by an unlicensed real estate promoter - 10 minutes reviewing the following opinion "The current and future state of Panama Real Estate Development" would be well worth it. Panama Investor Blog: The...

gsinker - since you seem to give me the opportunity of the last word I'll take it with thanks. I read your posts in the Bulgaria section of this forum and I see you're doing the same thing there as your trying to do on the Panama section. I actually looked at Bulgaria since you pointed me...

I'm fully in favour of writing good things about Panama - but this is a forum about property investments for retail investors not a travelogue. If you pay attention the "article" you dismiss was reported in the newspaper but refers to "a study by the economist Osvaldo Lao for the Panamanian...

Well, firstly, as a newbie, one of the first things I noticed about these forums is the large number of people that seem to have been ripped off by dodgy agents and/or developers or promoters. Second, my attention was drawn to Panama because it's a country I've visited and have a tremendous...

Well, first, the only questions I recall you asking are a) Do I work for a real estate agent? Answer: No b) Where in the world is better than Panama? Answer: Why is that relevant to comments about Panama c) Where have I invested? Answer: None of your business. Once again, I have no problem...

Following my previous posts I had intended to leave this subject alone. No sense flogging a dead horse with various people who have a vested interest in promoting (hyping) Panama rather than being objective. But, the following caught my eye and seems quite specific about the state of the...

gsinker - the more you write the less professional you seem. Where I've invested is none of your concern. I've explained my reasons for not investing in Panama quite clearly. Regardless of how you spin the "checklist" all items and more besides are necessary. Wouldn't a reputable broker agree...

gsinker - well actually you're the one that works for the real estate company aren't you? And, if anything, seem intent on painting Panama as, to use your word, a utopia. Unlike yourself and Torchy I have no vested interest in promoting Panama - or running it down for that matter - but there's...

gsinker - you may be aware of only one project that has had problems but the following articles suggest otherwise - all available online in under 15 minutes "research". panamabizinfo - Avoid the Pitfalls of Buying Real Estate in Panama by Reading Consumer Reports The pitfalls of buying...

Torchy - if you need facts I suggest you talk to your pal gsinker. At least he admits that there have been problems in Panama. I'm surprised you can't bring yourself to admit that. Of course I understand you're trying to promote an investment of some sort but listening to you makes it seem...

gsinker - I don't know how you infer from my comments that "nearly 90% of the worlds property markets are a bad place to invest in" but as far as Panama is concerned we'll have to simply disagree.

Torchy - I don't know any investors personally that have been ripped off (what does that prove?) and I haven't been listening to any rumours (from where?). BUT, I suspect it would take minimal time and effort to locate some - if you're honest, a professional in the real estate business...

Torchy - since you've lived in Panama for 5 years - I'd be interested in your view on recourse for ripped-off investors throught the panamanian legal system. Do you agree or disagree with my gloomy forecast for success by an overseas investor. What real protections are there in place - if any?

Panama - a great place to VISIT gsinker - I think we agree more than we disagree - esp about due diligence etc. but just to underline my point about looking at preferring more mature markets................concerning the cancelled projects. It's all very well that the government apparently...

Well, first, I don't live in Panama - so your location should give you better information. But, isn't it true that a number of highly advertised and promoted projects in Panama City have been cancelled in recent months and left some buyers/investors out of pocket? If you know developers then...

I'm not so sure Panama is a good investment right now. A number of Panama City projects have recently been cancelled and there's a glut vacant apartments. Even the Trump brand is no guarantee of completion - e.g. a recently cancelled Baja, Mexico "Trump" project. Panama itself seems to be going...