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Best Resource for Buying Property in Chile if You Don't Speak Spanish
Portal Inmobiliario is 100% Spanish. Law firm blogs are surface-level. Here's what non-Spanish speakers actually need to buy property in Chile safely.
Best Guide for Buying Property in Chile on a Tourist Visa as a Non-Resident
Non-residents buying in Chile face a specific path: no bank account, no mortgage, 35% CGT, investor RUT required, cash only. Here's the complete framework.
Buying Property in Chile as a Foreigner: What You Actually Need to Know
Can foreigners buy property in Chile? Yes — with full ownership rights. Here's how the process works, what it costs, and where expats go wrong.
Chile Property Guide vs. Hiring a Real Estate Lawyer: What You Actually Need
A Chile property guide and a real estate lawyer serve different roles. Here's what each covers, what overlaps, and how foreign buyers should use both.
Conservador de Bienes Raíces Chile: How Title Registration Actually Works
The Conservador de Bienes Raíces is where Chilean property ownership becomes legally real. Here's what it does, what to check, and why delays are dangerous.
How to Buy a Parcela de Agrado in Chile Safely as a Foreigner
Parcelas de agrado carry unique risks for foreign buyers: derechos traps, DL 3.516 zoning limits, indigenous land overlaps, and SAG certification requirements.
Lake District, Pucón, and Chiloé Island Real Estate: What Foreign Buyers Need to Know
Southern Chile attracts lifestyle buyers from North America, Europe, and Australia. Here's how real estate works in the Lake District, Pucón, and Chiloé Island.
Las Condes and Vitacura Real Estate: Santiago's Expat Neighborhoods Compared
Las Condes and Vitacura dominate expat property searches in Santiago. Here's how prices, yields, and lifestyle differ between Chile's two premium communes.
Promesa de Compraventa Chile: The Purchase Contract and Escrow Process Explained
How Chile's promesa de compraventa works, why instrucciones notariales replace bank escrow, and what happens to your 10% deposit if the deal falls through.
Reglamento de Copropiedad Chile: What Foreign Buyers Must Check Before Buying a Condo
Chile's reglamento de copropiedad governs what you can do with your apartment — including Airbnb. Here's what to check before you buy and why it matters.
RUT Inversionista Extranjero Chile: How to Get Your Tax ID as a Foreign Buyer
The RUT de Inversionista Extranjero is the first thing you need before buying property in Chile. Here's how it works, how long it takes, and what can go wrong.