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Only 2 of Azuay's 15 cantons — Guachapala and El Pan — have updated property cadastres. That's blocking a provincial property tax the prefecture passed all the way back in December 2023. If you own rural or rural-adjacent property in Azuay, here's why your provincial surcharge may look strange this year.

Everyone tells you to buy. The prices are so cheap! But cheap doesn't mean smart. Here's why renting might be the better financial move for most expats — and when buying actually makes sense.