152 real estate blog articles
Guides, tips and analysis of the real estate market in Uruguay.
Legal Residency, Tax Residency, and Citizenship in Uruguay: What Each One Actually Means
Three agencies, three sets of criteria, three different timelines. What immigration authorities require, how tax residency is actually triggered, and what Article 75 of the Constitution really demands for citizenship.
27 jul. 2026
Renting Without a Guarantee in Uruguay 2026: How the LUC Regime Works
In Uruguay you can rent a home without a deposit, a surety bond or a personal guarantor. But the LUC regime requires a written contract, sets five conditions, and comes with eviction timelines of its own.
27 jul. 2026
They Want a Deposit Before I've Even Seen the Rental — Is This a Scam?
Not always. Here are the eight red flags that should make you stop, how to verify who's really collecting your money before you wire it, and what to do if you've already paid: your bank, the evidence, a criminal complaint, and the BCU.
27 jul. 2026
How to Send the Purchase Money to Uruguay When You're Buying from Abroad
The three routes your money can take, the new cash ceiling set by Ley 20.469, the source-of-funds paperwork every party will ask for, and why the ITP usually comes in under 2% of what you actually pay.
27 jul. 2026
Rent Increases in Uruguay (2026): How to Calculate Yours Based on Your Lease
The percentage alone won't tell you much: you first need to know which legal regime governs your lease. Here's how the 14.219 coefficient works, why increases arrive in thirds, when the LUC's CPI rule kicks in, and the mistakes that trip people up.
27 jul. 2026
Opening a Bank Account in Uruguay as a Foreigner: What Banks Ask For and How to Prepare
You don't need residency to open an account, but no bank owes you an approval. Here's what BROU and Itaú currently publish, what a strong application file looks like, and how CRS, FATCA and the U.S.–Uruguay agreement actually work.
27 jul. 2026
How Much Income Do You Need to Prove for Legal Residency in Uruguay?
There is no published minimum: immigration authorities require a nominal monthly income sufficient for your support. Here's which certification applies depending on whether you're an employee, a business owner, self-employed or living on investment income.
27 jul. 2026
Healthcare in Uruguay for Foreigners: How to Get Coverage and What to Check Before You Sign Up
FONASA, ASSE, or a private plan you pay for yourself — each route comes with its own rules. Here's why emergency care isn't free for everyone, what a mutualista can exclude, and the 90-day deadline that works in your favor.
27 jul. 2026
Rental Agency Commissions in Uruguay: What You Pay, Who Sets It, and When It's Charged
No law sets the fee: the CIU's published schedule is a trade-association benchmark, not a legal rate. Here's exactly what it says, who pays, when a renewal charge can apply, and what to demand in writing before you put down a deposit.
27 jul. 2026