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Off-the-Plan vs Established: First Home Buyer Comparison in Medellín
Young buyers in Medellín face a stark choice: newly-built apartment or classic home in a leafy barrio? Here’s what’s on offer, what it costs, and where the grants are.
4 July 2026, 7:43 AM
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Las Brisas: Medellín’s Overlooked Suburb Set for Rezoning Surge
With new zoning rules under review, Las Brisas could become the city’s next property hotspot, drawing developers’ eyes away from pricier El Poblado.
4 July 2026, 12:38 AM
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Build-to-Rent Boom in Medellín: What These New Developments Offer Local Tenants
As housing costs rise, purpose-built rental complexes are reshaping options for renters and changing Medellín’s property landscape.
4 July 2026, 12:38 AM
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Rental Vacancy Dips to Record Low in Medellín: Why Finding an Apartment Is Harder Than Ever
Tight supply and surging demand squeeze renters across Laureles, El Poblado, and beyond, driving up competition and prices.
4 July 2026, 12:18 AM
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Belén Altavista Tops Medellín Rental Yield Rankings for 2026
Investors flock to Altavista as rental returns soar past 8.2% amid robust demand and revitalization programs.
4 July 2026, 12:18 AM
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What Medellín’s New Build-to-Rent Developments Offer Tenants-and How They Stack Up on Affordability
As BTR towers rise in Laureles and El Poblado, renters weigh new amenities, stable leases, and higher costs against the dream of buying their own homes.
4 July 2026, 12:03 AM
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Laureles: Medellín’s Blue-Chip Suburb Still Offering Real Value for Buyers
Rising prices haven’t erased the investment potential in Laureles, as steady demand and new amenities sustain this central, leafy neighbourhood’s appeal.
4 July 2026, 12:03 AM
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Envigado: Medellín's Blue-Chip Suburb That Still Offers Value
Long renowned for its leafy streets and excellent schools, Envigado remains a surprising pocket of affordability amid Medellín’s red-hot property market.
3 July 2026, 11:48 PM
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Is Renting Actually Cheaper Than Buying Right Now in Medellín?
Soaring property prices and higher interest rates have reshaped the affordability equation for Paisas, here’s what the numbers show in Laureles, El Poblado and beyond.
3 July 2026, 11:48 PM
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Laureles-El Estadio: Medellín’s New Growth Corridor Attracts Investors with Metro Expansion
Major infrastructure upgrades and surging apartment values are transforming Laureles-El Estadio into the city’s hottest real estate corridor.
3 July 2026, 11:38 PM
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How Much Rent Is Too Much? The 30% Rule in Practice in Medellín
Households in Medellín face mounting pressure as rent prices nibble away at paychecks, forcing residents to rethink how much of their income should go to landlords.
3 July 2026, 11:38 PM
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Build-to-Rent in Medellín: What New Developments Mean for Tenants
As purpose-built rental projects multiply in Laureles and El Poblado, Medellín residents weigh rental convenience against the hurdles of homeownership.
3 July 2026, 11:18 PM
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Robledo in Focus: Medellín’s Overlooked Suburb Poised for a Rezoning Windfall
With planning officials set to unveil zoning revisions, Robledo sits on the verge of transformation-and investors are already circling.
3 July 2026, 11:18 PM
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The Rent-Vesting Strategy Explained for Medellín’s Market
As property prices rise in popular neighbourhoods, rent-vesting is gaining traction among Medellín's aspiring homeowners and investors.
3 July 2026, 11:03 PM
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El Poblado Sur: Medellín’s Next Growth Corridor Draws Investors as New Tramline Nears Completion
The southern fringes of El Poblado are heating up as Calle 10 Sur’s new light-rail project and development incentives transform the neighbourhood into a magnet for residential and commercial buyers.
3 July 2026, 11:03 PM
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How Much Rent Is Too Much? The 30% Rule in Practice in Medellín
Analysing the widely cited 30% rule-and whether renters in Medellín can obey it amid rising prices.
3 July 2026, 10:49 PM
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How Laureles’ North Corner Became Medellín’s Gentrifying Pocket Attracting Young Professionals
Flexible work, trendy cafés, and surging rental prices are transforming a once-sleepy stretch of Laureles into the city’s next investment hotspot.
3 July 2026, 10:49 PM
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Is Renting Actually Cheaper Than Buying Right Now in Medellín?
With interest rates and property values heading in opposite directions, locals are running the numbers-and the answer is murkier than ever.
3 July 2026, 10:33 PM
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Laureles Leads the Pack: Medellín’s Top Suburb for Rental Yields in 2026
Investors are flocking to Laureles, where gross rental returns now outpace every other barrio in the city.
3 July 2026, 10:33 PM
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Bicentenario Towers: The Affordable Suburb Outperforming All Its Neighbours
This riverside enclave in Medellín’s west is drawing investors and first-time buyers with prices well below the city average, yet leading on capital growth.
3 July 2026, 10:18 PM
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House vs Unit Price Divergence Reshapes Medellín Market
Separate price trends for houses and apartments are creating new challenges-and opportunities-for buyers and sellers across Medellín.
3 July 2026, 10:18 PM
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Strategies for Medellín Renters Facing Expiring Leases in a Tight Supply Market
With rents rising and fewer new apartments in Laureles, El Poblado and Belén, tenants are scrambling for solutions as contracts run out.
3 July 2026, 10:18 PM
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The Rent-Vesting Strategy Explained for Medellín’s Dynamic Property Market
As home prices and rents climb in Laureles, El Poblado and even upstart districts, some locals are eyeing 'rent-vesting'-renting where they live and buying to invest elsewhere-as a way to get ahead.
3 July 2026, 10:03 PM
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Belén Altavista Emerges as the Affordable Suburb Outperforming All Its Neighbours
Rising demand, infrastructure upgrades, and steady price gains put Belén Altavista at the forefront of Medellín’s property market shake-up.
3 July 2026, 10:03 PM
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First-Home Buyer Activity Steadies as Entry Points Shift in Medellín’s Property Market
Newcomer demand cools in Laureles and Envigado, but opportunities emerge in fringe barrios for Medellín’s aspiring homebuyers.
3 July 2026, 10:03 PM
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Investor Re-Entry Heats Up Medellín's Real Estate Market, Intensifying Competition
After a brief lull, investors are flocking back to Medellín's dynamic property scene, driving up prices and competition in key neighbourhoods like El Poblado and La Llanura.
3 July 2026, 10:03 PM
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El Centro: the suburb with the highest rental yield for investors
Investors are flocking to this vibrant Medellín neighbourhood, where rental yields are outpacing the rest of the city
3 July 2026, 10:03 PM
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Buyer's Agents Reveal Their Auction Day Tactics in Medellín's Heated Property Market
As property auctions attract record attendance in Laureles and El Poblado, seasoned buyer's agents lift the lid on their strategies for securing deals.
3 July 2026, 9:24 PM
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Medellín Auction Clearance Rates Hit Five-Year High: What This Signals for Buyers and Sellers
Demand at property auctions in Laureles, El Poblado soars, hinting at a changing real estate market.
3 July 2026, 9:24 PM
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Laureles’ Nueva Florida: The Gentrifying Pocket Attracting Medellín’s Young Professionals
Rising rents, trendy coworking spaces, and a rush of new cafes are transforming a once-quiet corner of Laureles.
3 July 2026, 9:24 PM
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Rental Vacancy Rates Hit Historic Lows, Sparking Fierce Competition in Medellín
El Poblado and Laureles renters feel the pinch as available apartments vanish almost overnight.
3 July 2026, 9:24 PM
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Medellín Vendors Choose Fast Sales Over Bidding War: Surge in Pre-Auction Property Deals
A growing number of homeowners in Medellín's hottest barrios are selling properties before auction day, as buyer urgency and price certainty tempt vendors to take early offers.
3 July 2026, 9:19 PM
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Investor Re-Entry Intensifies Competition in Medellín's Property Market
An uptick in international buyers is driving new pressure on prices and availability in neighbourhoods like Laureles and El Poblado.
3 July 2026, 9:19 PM
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El Poblado’s Manila District: The Gentrifying Pocket Attracting Young Professionals
Once overlooked by investors, Manila in El Poblado is fast becoming Medellín’s magnet for upwardly mobile millennials and expats seeking a vibrant urban lifestyle.
3 July 2026, 9:19 PM
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Suburbs Where Buying is Now Cheaper Than Renting in Medellín
Comunas like La América and Belén see housing costs flip as mortgage rates stabilise and rents rise.
3 July 2026, 9:19 PM
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Medellín Sees Shift in Clearance Rate Trends Over Past Month
A closer look at the latest auction results reveals a changing landscape in the city's dynamic real estate market
3 July 2026, 9:17 PM
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Off-the-plan vs Established: First Home Buyer Comparison in Medellín
Buyers weighing shiny new towers against classic apartments face tough choices-here’s how grants, timelines, and pitfalls shake out for Medellín’s first-timers.
3 July 2026, 9:13 PM
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Major Development Approval Granted for Ambitious Mixed-Use Project Near Medellín CBD
A high-profile project on Avenida Industriales secures green light, promising to reshape urban living near San Diego.
3 July 2026, 9:13 PM
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Medellín First-Home Buyer Activity Cools as Entry-Level Prices Inch Up
Barrios like Belén and Robledo show slower sales, but buyers still find footholds under COP 350 million.
3 July 2026, 9:13 PM
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Laureles Sur Emerges as Medellín’s Growth Corridor with Major Infrastructure Boost
New metro line and urban redevelopment projects fuel a wave of investment and property demand in the city’s southwest.
3 July 2026, 9:13 PM
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Is Renting Actually Cheaper Than Buying Right Now in Medellín?
Rising interest rates and higher purchase prices are reshaping the rent-versus-buy equation for paisas considering apartments from Laureles to El Poblado.
3 July 2026, 9:13 PM
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Spring Surges, Winter Slows: Medellín’s Auction Volumes Reveal Seasonal Divide
Spring auctions deliver a marked uptick in property volumes and clearance rates compared to winter lulls in Medellín’s shifting real estate market.
3 July 2026, 9:13 PM