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Property selection
We set criteria for budget, area, timing, intended use and lifestyle, then select genuinely relevant options.
Buying and selling real estate in Uruguay
We help you complete the transaction with confidence, from the initial request and property valuation to document coordination and handover of the keys.
Service 01 · Transactions
One path from your brief to handover of the property
We work with residential and commercial property, draw on local-market knowledge and coordinate every stage. The focus is on a clear financial picture, legal soundness and secure communication between the parties.
Discuss your requirements
- Scenario
- Buying or selling
- for personal use, investment or relocation
- Focus
- Valuation, selection, transaction
- a single sequence of actions
- Next step
- Review of your brief
- criteria, budget, time frame and constraints
What is included
Scope of support
We do more than send a list of listings. We match properties to the client’s brief, explain the market context and bring the transaction participants together in one coordinated process.
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Market assessment
We compare the seller’s price with the property’s condition, location, liquidity and expected additional costs.
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Transaction support
Together with qualified specialists, we coordinate negotiations, document checks, the notarial stage and handover of the property.
Who this is for
When a single point of coordination is especially important
The service is suitable for those who want to buy a property for personal use, investment or relocation, as well as owners who need a managed sales process in Uruguay.
- Buying an apartment or house
- Selling your own property
- Selecting an investment property
- Initial market review
Two sides of the deal
Buyers and owners need different working scenarios
For a buyer, the priority is finding and checking a suitable property. For a seller, it is preparing the property, substantiating the price and negotiating without losing control of the process.
Purchase
Choose a property with confidence
We turn a general request into specific criteria and show both the advantages and limitations of each option.
- an apartment or house to live in
- an investment property
- property for relocation or holidays by the ocean
Sale
Prepare the deal in advance
We help the owner establish a clear process, from assessing market positioning to agreeing terms and handing over the property.
- property valuation and positioning
- handling enquiries and viewings
- negotiations, documents and transfer of real estate
How we work
Three stages to a clear outcome
At each stage, we record the next decision to be made. The client knows what has already been checked, who is responsible for the next step and which questions remain open.
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Review of your brief
We determine the goal: a home, investment, relocation, property by the ocean, a commercial scenario or the sale of existing property.
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Short list
We prepare a shortlist or sales plan and explain the benefits, limitations, costs and verification points for each option.
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Transaction
We coordinate document checks, agreement of terms, the notarial stage and safe completion of the purchase or sale.
Parties and payments
Buyer and seller prepare for the transaction from different perspectives
Before negotiations, it is useful to separate the parties’ responsibilities, determine the payment method and establish the full cost structure rather than focus only on the listing price.
Buyer
Defines the property’s intended use and budget, prepares identification documents and documents confirming the source of funds, selects an independent escribano and agrees the scope of checks before transferring money.
Seller
Confirms authority and title to the property, collects property documents, discloses material ownership terms and prepares a clear procedure for vacating and handing over the property.
What foreign buyers should consider
Buying property and obtaining immigration status are separate processes: the property itself does not replace the residence or citizenship procedure. Before choosing a payment method, check the requirements of the bank, escribano and other transaction participants for identification, documents, transfer of funds and proof of their origin.
- Property price and terms
- The agreed amount, included items, payment currency, payment schedule and the conditions under which the parties may change or end the agreement.
- Professional support
- The work of an escribano and, if necessary, a translator, technical specialist, accountant or other specialized consultant.
- Taxes and registration formalities
- The parties’ obligations, certificates, document certification, registration and other payments are determined for the specific transaction.
- Condition and ownership
- Debts relating to the property and building, gastos comunes, utility bills, insurance, repairs, included equipment and costs after handover.
- Commission and transaction arrangements
- Intermediary fees and the cost of additional services must be agreed in advance and separately from the property price.
Checks before making commitments
Due diligence begins before reservation and transfer of funds
A listing and viewing help you choose a property, but the decision to proceed must be based on documents, the parties’ authority and the property’s actual condition.
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Identify the parties and their authority
The escribano verifies the parties’ identities, the basis for representation and the documents establishing the seller’s authority to dispose of the property.
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Check title and restrictions
Property documents, registered restrictions, obligations and information that may affect transfer of title are reviewed.
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Match the documents to the property
The address, area, cadastral information, layout, permits and actual use must be consistent with one another.
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Set the terms of the transaction
The document should clearly state the amount and payment procedure, time limits, property being transferred, inspection terms, responsibilities and the time of handover.
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Do not transfer money solely on the basis of a listing, correspondence or a verbal agreement.
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Check for debts on the property, building, utilities and other liabilities related to the property.
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For an apartment, review the building rules, meeting minutes, gastos comunes and plans for major works.
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For a house or plot, compare boundaries, access, buildings, utilities and permitted use.
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For a new development, separately check the land, permits, developer, project stage and contractual scheme.
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Record the condition, included equipment, meter readings, keys and actual handover date.
Search geography
Montevideo, Punta del Este and regional cities require different criteria
The same budget and property type serve different purposes in the capital, on the seasonal coast and in a regional centre. First choose an urban scenario, then move to the catalogue and check the property.
Frequently asked questions
What you need to know before buying or selling real estate
Do you need Uruguayan residency to start your real estate search?
Property search and the migration procedure are separate processes. Before the transaction, check with the chosen escribano which buyer documents, payment arrangements and title-registration requirements apply to your situation.
Does buying property entitle you to residency or citizenship?
There is no automatic transition from property ownership to migration status. Residence and citizenship are issued according to their own rules and are not replaced by a purchase agreement.
Why does the buyer need an independent escribano?
The escribano checks the legal aspects of the transaction, documents and authority; prepares or reviews contract documents; and oversees title registration. The scope of work and responsibility should be agreed before reservation.
Is it possible to buy a property without being permanently present in Uruguay?
Individual actions can be taken under properly executed powers of attorney, but the acceptability and wording of the power of attorney must be agreed in advance with the escribano, bank and other participants in the specific transaction.
What costs arise in addition to the price of the property?
Costs may include professional services, taxes and registration formalities, commission, certificates, translations, bank costs, debts or settlements relating to the property, insurance and preparation for ownership. The exact breakdown depends on the specific transaction.
What should the seller prepare before entering the market?
Property documents and powers of attorney, information on costs and obligations, a description of the actual condition and included equipment, terms for vacating, viewing access and a clear negotiation procedure.
Buying and selling
Discuss the property and terms of a future transaction
For a buyer, we will establish search and verification criteria; for an owner, positioning, preparation and a sales plan.
Tell us whether you are buying or selling, along with the property’s location, budget or expected price and time frame.