Uruguay real estate guides
Clear answers, with official sources, for foreigners who own, sell, buy or invest in property in Uruguay.
Selling and renting
How much does it cost to sell a property in Uruguay?
A property seller in Uruguay pays 2% transfer tax (ITP) on the cadastral value ("valor catastral"), income tax on the gain (IRPF for tax residents or IRNR for n…
vendedor, extranjeroHow property valuation works and how to set an asking price in Uruguay
A valuation estimates a property's market value by comparing it with similar properties in the area and adjusting for size, layout, condition, location and dema…
vendedor, extranjeroHow to sell an inherited property in Uruguay
To sell an inherited property in Uruguay, the succession (probate) must first be completed and registered in the Property Registry so the property is in the hei…
vendedor, extranjeroWhy is my property in Uruguay not selling?
When a property has been listed for a while without interest, one of five things is usually failing - a price out of line with the market, weak presentation (ph…
Buying and investing
What it really costs to buy property in Uruguay (beyond the price)
On top of the price you pay the ITP transfer tax (2% of the cadastral value, valor catastral, not of the price), the escribano's fees and costs, the agency fee …
buyer, foreignerBuying property in Uruguay as a foreigner: where to start
Foreigners can buy property in Uruguay on the same terms as Uruguayans, with no residency required. Start with your objective, choose your own escribano, negoti…
buyer, investor, foreignerDoes real estate always go up in value in Uruguay?
Not necessarily. Uruguay's market is stable, but that does not mean every property gains value. Location, condition, local demand, competing supply, building fe…