Guides to buying and selling land in Patagonia
Property titles, land regularization, subdivision, water, power, indigenous land: what to know before signing, explained without fine print.
Property Taxes: Tax Assessment, Exemptions, and How to Check Your Information
Many agricultural parcels are exempt, and their owners aren’t aware of it—others inherit debts without realizing it. How property tax assessments work and how to check for debt before buying.
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Buying a Unit in a Gated Community: Rules, Common Expenses, and What to Ask
Gates, maintained roads, and security—in exchange for rules and expenses. What is the legal status of the gated community, what do the bylaws say, and what questions should you ask beforehand?
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Right of Way: What to Do If Your Property Does Not Have Access to a Public Road
A “neighbor’s permission” offers no protection: an easement must be set forth in a public deed and registered. Types, how to establish one, and what to check before buying.
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Buying a Lot: From the Site Visit to Registration
The 6 steps of a secure real estate purchase: on-site inspection, title search, purchase agreement, deed, registration with the Registry of Deeds, and final paperwork. Includes typical timelines and costs.
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Can You Build on a Country Plot? Permits and Clear Rules
Yes, it's possible, but there are rules: a building permit, rural land use restrictions (Art. 55 of the LGUC), and gated community regulations. What you need to know before buying land to build on.
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Lifestyle plots ("parcelas de agrado") in southern Chile: what they are and where to look in 2026
What exactly a "parcela de agrado" is, how it differs from farmland, what you can build on it, and the best southern areas to search in 2026.
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