South America Property Market Data – Facts & Figures

This page provides a comprehensive overview of South American property markets, including prices, popular regions, ownership rules, taxes, and currencies. Use this information to compare countries and plan your investment strategy.

Market Data by Country

Argentina: Major cities: Buenos Aires, Mendoza. Currency: ARS. Ownership: Freehold allowed; rural areas may have restrictions. Taxes: Property tax varies by province.
Bolivia: Major cities: La Paz, Santa Cruz. Currency: BOB. Ownership: Foreigners can own property; registration required. Taxes: Municipal property tax applicable.
Brazil: Major cities: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Currency: BRL. Ownership: Open to foreigners; some border restrictions. Taxes: ITBI transfer tax, annual property taxes.
Chile: Major cities: Santiago, Valparaíso. Currency: CLP. Ownership: Open to foreigners. Taxes: Annual property tax applies.
Colombia: Major cities: Bogotá, Medellín. Currency: COP. Ownership: Open. Taxes: Transfer and property taxes.
Ecuador: Major cities: Quito, Guayaquil. Currency: USD. Ownership: Freehold allowed. Taxes: Annual property tax.
Guyana: Major cities: Georgetown. Currency: GYD. Ownership: Open; verify titles. Taxes: Local property tax.
Paraguay: Major cities: Asunción. Currency: PYG. Ownership: Open foreign ownership. Taxes: Property transfer tax, annual tax.
Peru: Major cities: Lima, Cusco. Currency: PEN. Ownership: Open. Taxes: Municipal and capital gains taxes.
Suriname: Major cities: Paramaribo. Currency: SRD. Ownership: Foreign ownership possible. Taxes: Annual property taxes.
Uruguay: Major cities: Montevideo, Punta del Este. Currency: UYU. Ownership: Unrestricted foreign ownership. Taxes: Annual property tax and municipal taxes.
Venezuela: Major cities: Caracas, Maracaibo. Currency: VES. Ownership: Foreign ownership permitted. Taxes: Property and municipal taxes.

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