Property for Sale in Argentina

Remember that buying real estate here in Argentina is tremendously different than buying anywhere in the world. Transactions are 100% in cash, literally paid with u$s dollars over the table.

In order to buy real estate (UK: property) in Argentina you are required to have a CUIL ( Clave Único de Identificación Laboral), CUIT ( Clave Único de Identificación Tributarial) or CDI ( Clave De Identificación) number.

The main restrictions for buying land in Argentina are that buying coastal strips and land near borders can only be done with permission of the authorities. Otherwise the same procedures apply as for buying any real estate in Argentina.

Land for sale can be found in the national media. Furthermore, several Real Estate agencies in Argentina specialize solely in rural land.

Do NOT assume that the laws are the same in each city in Argentina. For example, in cities like Bariloche, a foreigner cannot purchase real estate without getting a special permit. That process can take almost forever. Be aware of the laws and regulations of each city that you are buying in.

Foreigners should forget about finding financing in Argentina. It isn't available and when it is available, the interest rates are typically outrageous. If you don't have the cash, you'll have to get a loan in your home country and use the money to buy a property here in Argentina. The main problem is that if you can't show an income and a credit history here in Argentina, the local banks don't want to work with you. They don't care if you have income or assets in the U.S. or anywhere else.

In Argentina the title search is done by a notary or "escribano". It is the notary's responsibility to uncover any problems with the title. Argentina has a sophisticated and complete title registry that allows for the easy tracing of property ownership. Your notary will inform you if there are any problems with your property's title. Notary fees will be anywhere between 1% and 4%, depending on what notary you choose.