Economy

In the December season increase scams. In this case, supposed travel agencies and people who offer, through social networks, farms, houses or apartments, are deceiving people. (Read: Clothes imported into Colombia will have a permanent tax of 40%). In the services they offer are swimming pool, jacuzzis, cleaning service, among others. They also ask for money in advance and they flee to show certificates or evidence that the paperwork is in order. One of the most common modalities in which these criminals take advantage of people is through internet advertisingt. Therefore, we bring you some recommendations if you are thinking…

Based on an analysis of the data from its platform, the Colombian-Mexican proptech La Haus revealed the proportion between homes purchased with investment fines and those purchased with the objective of being inhabited in the regions with the greatest real estate activity in Colombia. (The cancellation of new housing projects increases). As a result, compared to the national panorama, it will be prolonged that 21.28% of buyers acquire a property with the aim of investing, while 78.72% do so with the purpose of living in it.Antioquia, Bogotá, Caribbean and Valle del Caucawere the areas taken as a statistical sample.Likewise, the…

One of the most frequent resolutions among Colombians each beginning of the year has to do with the purchase of a home. (Alternatives to pay the down payment of a house). The first big step to achieving this goal is collecting the down payment, which can also become the first big hurdle if you don't have a plan that will allow you to carry out this plan.Usually, the only resources that people believe they have for a down payment on a home are their severance pay and, of course, their savings, which can be in CDT or in a 12-month…

In order to damage enough to the high evasion and fraud in the Compulsory Traffic Accident Insurance (Soat), the Government prepares a thorough surgery to attack this scourge, which guarantees the sustainability of this model. (The changes that the Soat will have in 2023 to correct its gaps). After the 50% discount of this policy for some vehicles enters into force, the authorities will analyze how to make this model more viable and guarantee coverage and also its financing. According to official calculations, insurers, of every 100 pesos they receive, extend 52% every two months to the Directorate to support…