| Service | What It Means for You |
|---|---|
| Property search | We help you find a house or apartment based on your budget, preferred area, and needs (pets, schools nearby, etc.). |
| Guided tours | We accompany you to see properties (in person or by video call if you haven’t arrived yet). |
| Paperwork management | Rental contracts, utility setup, and other tedious tasks—we handle them. |
| Neighborhood orientation | We explain which areas are safe, which have good schools, hospitals, and grocery stores nearby. |
| Moving & logistics | Help with the move itself, airport-to-home transfers, and transportation during your first days. |
| Immigration advice | We recommend trusted lawyers for visas or residency IDs. |
Full-Service Relocation: What Makes the Difference (Beyond Just Tours)
This is what turns a “rental errand” into a true relocation experience.
1. Pre-Arrival Assessment
We have a personal consultation to understand:
- Total budget (rent + monthly expenses).
- Family size, kids, pets.
- School needs, remote or in-person work.
- Lifestyle: city, beach, mountains, close to the office.
We also give you a realistic idea of living costs by area—living in Punta Pacífica is not the same as living in Panamá Pacífico.
2. Access to Properties You Won’t Always Find Online
Many good rentals never make it to Encuentra24 or Facebook. As specialists, we have access to exclusive listings and pre-select between 5 and 15 options that truly match what you asked for.
3. Guided Neighborhood Tour (One Day to Get to Know the City)
In a single day, we take you to see:
- Costa del Este – modern, business-focused, close to the city.
- San Francisco – central, tons of restaurants.
- Punta Pacífica—luxury, high-rises, and ocean views.
- Clayton – green, family-friendly, very safe (many embassy families live here).
- Bella Vista / Vía Argentina – nightlife, artsy vibe.
- Panamá Pacífico—houses with yards, small-town feel, great for families.
- Altos de Cerro Azul or Valle de Antón – if you’re looking for mountain peace and quiet.
4. Contract & Legal Management
In Panama, rental contracts can have tricky clauses. We:
- Review the contract line by line.
- Verify that the apartment is registered with the Ministry of Housing (this saves you from future headaches).
- Advise you on the security deposit (usually 1 or 2 months’ rent).
- Negotiate lease duration, annual increases, and exit conditions on your behalf.
5. Service Setup: You Arrive and Everything Just Works
The real luxury is not having to stand in lines. We set up:
- Naturgy / ENSA (electricity)
- IDAAN (water)
- Tigo or +Móvil (internet and cable)
- Bank account opening (with a scheduled appointment)
- Moving services (local or international, with trusted companies)
6. Local Life Orientation
We provide a practical guide with:
- Bilingual and international schools: Balboa Academy, ISP, King’s College, Oxford International.
- Hospitals: Punta Pacífica (Johns Hopkins affiliate), San Fernando, Centro Médico Nacional.
- Supermarkets, malls, and pharmacies near your new home.
- Vets, dog parks, and daycares if you’re coming with kids or pets.
7. Immigration Support (Through Trusted Partners)
We’re not lawyers, but we recommend the best ones for your specific case:
- Pensioner, investor, or work visas.
- Step-by-step explanation of the residency ID process (the famous “cédula”).
- Help gather the solvency documents required for some utilities.
How Do You Hire Us and How Does Payment Work?
The process is simple and straightforward:
| Step | What Really Happens |
|---|---|
| 1. Contact | A call or WhatsApp (very common in Panama). You tell us your situation with no commitment. |
| 2. Briefing | We assign you a relocation specialist who asks everything: budget, timeline, if you have a dog, etc. |
| 3. Proposal | We will send you a search plan and property options based on what we discussed. |
| 4. Fees explained | We make it clear whether the service is free for you (paid by the landlord) or if you need to pay a consulting fee (typically 500–1,500 depending on complexity). |
| 5. Execution | Tours, paperwork, and updates begin – all via WhatsApp or email. |
What Do You Actually Pay Out of Pocket?
- If you’re just renting: Most agencies charge one month’s rent to the landlord. For you, the service is free.
- If you need a premium “turnkey” service (schools, banks, immigration, moving): it typically costs between 1,000 and 3,000 USD—usually covered by companies relocating their executives.
Moving to Panama? A Person-to-Person Tip
If you’re still in the dreaming or planning phase, answer these three questions for yourself, and with that, you can start searching much better:
- Total housing budget (rent + about 200–300 in monthly utilities and fees).
- Number of bedrooms (and whether you need home office space).
- Kids or pets (this completely changes which areas are recommended).
With those three details, any good relocation specialist can tell you in 10 minutes whether you’d be better off in Costa del Este, Clayton, or maybe Panamá Pacífico.
Moving is chaos. But arriving with everything ready? Now that’s a real luxury.