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.
Indigenous or Non-Indigenous Land: What You Need to Know Before Buying (Law 19,253)
In the Araucanía and other southern regions, determining whether a piece of land is indigenous under Law 19.253 is THE key question to ask before making any purchase. What does this mean, how can you verify it with certainty, and why does it matter?
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How to Get Water on Your Property: Wells, Springs, APR, and Water Rights
Water determines whether a plot of land is suitable for living on. The four possible sources (APR network, well, spring, water truck), what a water right is, and what to check before buying.
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Land Parceling and Subdivision (Decree-Law 3,516): A Complete Guide
Subdividing a field into 5,000-square-meter lots can multiply its value. What Decree-Law 3,516 requires, the role of the SAG (Agricultural and Livestock Service), the errors that invalidate a subdivision, and how the resulting lots are sold.
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How to Regularize the Title to a Parcel of Land (Decree-Law 2,695)
Thousands of properties in Chile are occupied without a deed. Decree-Law No. 2,695 allows for the regularization of possession and the acquisition of a registered title with its own property tax ID (rol). Requirements, deadlines, and why it’s advisable to seek legal counsel.
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Own property tax ID (rol): What It Is and Why It's Essential When Buying a Lot
The own property tax ID (rol) is the number assigned by the SII to a parcel of land with independent legal status. Without it, you cannot draw up a deed in your name. Here’s how to verify it before buying.
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