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Panama property due diligence

Buying property in Panama? Know what you're buying before you buy it — a plain-English risk report on the Registro Público, titled vs. ROP land, and four other checks, delivered within 48 hours.

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What we check in Panama

Six areas, checked against the actual documents and registry Panama uses — including the titled-vs-ROP distinction that catches most first-time buyers off guard.

Survey / Cadastral Plan

Does the registered cadastral survey match what you are being sold? We check boundaries, area, and registration status against Panama's national cadastre.

Title Search / Registro Público

We search the Registro Público for the Escritura and Finca number to confirm who really owns the property — and whether it's fully titled or held as Rights of Possession (ROP), which carries materially more risk.

Zoning & Concessions

Can you actually build or operate what you plan to? Coastal land in Panama is often held on state concession rather than private title, so we check what right you'd actually be acquiring.

Sale Contract

We review the purchase agreement (Contrato de Compraventa) for unusual clauses, missing protections, and terms that shift risk onto you.

Outstanding Debts / Paz y Salvo

Unpaid property taxes or municipal fees can transfer with the property. We check the Paz y Salvo clearance before you buy.

Environmental & Coastal Restrictions

Maritime zones, protected forest, and coastal setbacks can make land unbuildable. We flag anything that applies.

One clear answer

Every report ends with a single overall rating, so you always know where you stand.

GREEN

Proceed with confidence

The documents are consistent and we found no significant issues. Normal closing precautions still apply.

AMBER

Proceed with care

We found items that need clarification or fixing before you commit — usually resolvable, but don't sign until they are.

RED

Stop and investigate

We found serious problems — ownership conflicts, unbuildable land, or missing critical documents. Do not proceed without professional help.

Simple, fixed pricing

One-time payment in USD. No subscriptions, no hidden fees.

Survey Only

Check the land itself

$59USD

Included:Survey
Not included:Title Search
Not included:Zoning Check
Not included:Sale Contract
Not included:Outstanding Debts
Not included:Environmental Setbacks

You’ll need: Your registered survey document

Choose Survey Only

Standard Pack

The essentials before you commit

$119USD

Included:Survey
Included:Title Search
Included:Zoning Check
Not included:Sale Contract
Not included:Outstanding Debts
Not included:Environmental Setbacks

You’ll need: Your survey, title, and zoning certificate

Choose Standard Pack

Full Due Diligence

Every document, every angle

$199USD

Included:Survey
Included:Title Search
Included:Zoning Check
Included:Sale Contract
Included:Outstanding Debts
Included:Environmental Setbacks

You’ll need: All documents the seller has provided — upload everything you have

Choose Full Due Diligence

Clara Deeds is not a law firm. Reports do not constitute legal advice.