152 real estate blog articles
Guides, tips and analysis of the real estate market in Uruguay.
Where Are Uruguay's New Residents Coming From? What the 2023 Census Actually Shows
Argentina is the leading country of birth among Uruguay's foreign-born residents, but Venezuela tops the group that arrived between 2012 and 2023. Here's what the census really measures — and what it doesn't.
2 ago. 2026
Buying a Business in Uruguay: A 12-Point Checklist Before You Sign
Due diligence for buying a going business in Uruguay: real sales figures, normalized profit, staff, the lease, permits, debts, contracts and taxes — plus the red flags that should make you pause.
2 ago. 2026
Are Relocation Services in Uruguay Worth It?
What a relocation service in Uruguay actually covers, how to separate the provider's fee from third-party costs, what to ask before you sign, and when you're better off handling it yourself.
2 ago. 2026
When Is the Right Time to Sell Your Business — and How Do You Plan a Clean Exit?
How to pick the moment to sell a business in Uruguay, get your numbers in order, review the lease and permits, and keep urgency from eating away at your price.
2 ago. 2026
Does Paying Back Nearly Double Mean Your Mortgage Rate Is 100%?
Repaying 1.65 times what you borrowed is not a 100% interest rate. Here's a worked example in UI, with interest, the FPI, mandatory insurance and what BHU actually requires.
2 ago. 2026
The Scouting Trip: Test-Drive the Neighborhood Before You Buy in Uruguay
Before buying in Uruguay, rent short-term and live in the neighborhood first. How long to stay, which commutes to time, which costs to track, and how to compare areas without going on gut feel.
2 ago. 2026
Uruguay Tax Residency 2026 for Argentine Buyers: What Changed in the Tax Holiday, and What Happens if You Invest Less Than USD 2 Million
The real-estate route into Uruguay's new inbound-resident regime now requires more than UI 12,500,000 — roughly USD 2.06 million as of August 1, 2026. Here's what changed, which other routes exist, and which benefits are actually within reach for a buyer spending USD 150,000 to 500,000.
2 ago. 2026
Housing Co-op or Mortgage in Uruguay: Payments, Timelines and Risks Compared
Housing cooperative or mortgage loan in Uruguay: what legal right you actually get, what you pay in, how long you wait, and what you get back if you have to walk away.
2 ago. 2026
Can Foreigners Get a Job in Uruguay?
Yes — and you can start working while your residency application is still pending. Here's what you need, the 2026 minimum wage, where to look, credential recognition, and the truth about the "0% tax" claim in IT.
2 ago. 2026