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Rural land in Uruguay cannot be freely divided into arbitrarily small parcels: a minimum of 5 hectares is stipulated for a family, and rural land cannot be divided into plots smaller than this area. This limits the idea of buying a large plot and quickly selling it off in smaller parcels.
When buying a house or land, consider not only the price and size, but also the plot’s classification, land-use designation, local plans, road access, water supply, septic system, boundaries, and easements. Whether it can be divided is determined not by the owner’s wishes but by the rules governing that particular plot of land.
If the goal is investment or a family settlement, it is worth first assessing a scenario that does not involve subdivision below the permitted minimum. Otherwise, the deal may look attractive on paper but fail to provide the expected flexibility after purchase.