163 real estate blog articles
Guides, tips and analysis of the real estate market in Uruguay.
How to Choose a Real Estate Agency You Can Trust in Uruguay: What You Can Actually Verify Today
What to check before hiring a real estate agency in Uruguay: RUT, DGI, BPS, SENACLAFT, listing authorization, fees — and the real status of the license created by Ley 20.380.
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
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
Buying an Apartment in 2026: Buenos Aires or Montevideo?
A side-by-side look at June and July 2026 data — yields, price per square meter, taxes, currency, financing, closing costs and liquidity — for Argentine buyers weighing both markets.
2 ago. 2026
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
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
Taxes When You Buy or Sell a Business in Uruguay: VAT, Corporate Income Tax and Clearance Certificates
How VAT and IRAE are calculated when a going business is transferred in Uruguay, what happens when goodwill comes out negative, why goodwill can't be amortized, and which clearance certificates you'll need.
2 ago. 2026
Selling Your Uruguayan Property Yourself vs. Using an Agency: The Real Costs
How much you actually save by selling without an agency in Uruguay, which taxes the seller owes either way, which tasks land on your desk, and when each route makes sense.
2 ago. 2026
How to Buy in Punta del Este From Abroad Without Getting Scammed
Buying in Punta del Este without ever boarding a plane is entirely doable. Here's how to verify the property and the seller, put a reservation in writing, and move money safely — plus a checklist to run before you pay a cent.
2 ago. 2026