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About Caspar Chittenden

Caspar was born and educated in Great Britain. After attending London South Bank University Caspar relocated to Argentina to pursue a career in residential real estate. Caspar is based in Buenos Aires office and has been actively involved in the Argentine real estate industry since 2007. Caspar specializes in unique high quality real estate in specific areas across Capital Federal. Fluent in English and Spanish. Contact me caspar@ gtsa-argentina.com

Buenos Aires Lures Foreign Buyers With Tumbling Prices

Roderick Chapman, a 50-year-old marketing specialist from Vancouver, British Columbia, was in Buenos Aires last month, looking at one-bedrooms in the city’s posh Recoleta district. “I’m absolutely amazed by the number of choices,” said Mr. Chapman whose budget for a … Continue reading

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Argentina’s First Private Residence Club Unveiled, Residence Club of Argentina

Members Enjoy Luxurious Accommodations, Hotel Services and Country Club Privileges in Buenos Aires, Mendoza and Bariloche The Residence Club of Argentina (“RCA”), a new and innovative wine, sports and cultural society with luxurious accommodations in three diverse and exciting destinations, … Continue reading

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What you need to know when selling your property in Argentina

This will be the first of a series of articles about selling in different South American Countries What does COTI means? The COTI is the ” Real Estate Transfer Code” (“Código de Oferta de Transferencia de Inmuebles”) necessary to sell … Continue reading

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Why are Apartment Hotels so Popular in Buenos Aires?

Firstly let’s describe the meaning of an “apartment hotel”: “the apartment hotel combines the flexibility of apartment living with the service of a hotel”. These hotel-like amenities consist of: Complimentary WIFI & satellite TV, Integrated kitchen and bathroom, Concierge Services, … Continue reading

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New Accommodation Project is Launched in Mendoza Auberge du Vin – Finca 84

Description Finca 84 is the newest apartment hotel concept bought to you by Grupo EMR. The groups previous projects Palermo Place in Palermo Hollywood have already gained international recognition as one of the best hotels in Buenos Aires, this is … Continue reading

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Monocle Latin America – Villa Crespo Buenos Aires Lifestyle Living

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10 Hot Tips When Wanting to Sell a Residential Property for a Top Price

Experienced vendors already know these tips but they are worth repeating so those less experienced can gain from their knowledge. The following are  buyer turn-off’s that vendors should avoid at all costs or run the risk of losing a buyer and … Continue reading

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San Telmo – The new “It” Barrio?

San Telmo has long been regarded as the bohemian heart of the city, oozing with caricature and charm not to mention that the barrio is the home of Tango and the world famous antiques market.  However the area has always … Continue reading

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YOO NORDELTA

YOO arrives to Argentina!  YOO Nordelta, a six-hectare project located just thirty minutes from down town Buenos Aires located in the heart of the prestigious barrio cerado of Nordelta. #adp02 YOO is an international real estate development brand formed by … Continue reading

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Se vende en Pilar la casa más cara del país

TIENE 2.700 METROS CUBIERTOS, RODEADOS POR 75 HECTÁREAS CON SEIS CANCHAS DE POLO, UN LAGO Y UNA ISLA . La construyó un poderoso hombre de negocios para su hija ANDRÉS SANGUINETTI Buenos Aires (Cronista.com) Todavía no figura en la lista … Continue reading

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El top ten de los restomás exclusivos en Buenos Aires

En la ciudad de Buenos Aires, hay más de 4500 restaurantes, con propuestas para todos los paladares y bolsillos… Pero los críticos gastronómicos aseguran que “lugares realmente exclusivos hay muy pocos”.Para conocerlos, LA NACION diseñó un tour gourmet de lujo, … Continue reading

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Own Your Own Slice Of BA’s Trendiest Barrio

Palermo Hollywood is fast becoming Buenos Aires’ most attractive neighborhoods due to reasonable property values and the areas high concentration of some of the country’s best bars and restaurants.  According to the Gia Oleo, Hollywood is home to seven of … Continue reading

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El valor del metro cuadrado en Puerto Madero se acerca a los u$s 7.000

DICEN QUE LOS COMPRADORES PREMIUM CONVALIDAN EL ALZA DE PRECIOS Los desarrolladores inmobiliarios afirman que los precios se mantienen firmes. La previsión coincide con las mejoras que se dan en el mercado en general Aunque por el momento los precios … Continue reading

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More foreigners investing in vineyards in Mendoza

Aziz Abdul has come a long way from his humble background in Asia to build a sprawling wine chateau in this beautiful Andean nation that is home to star footballers like Digeo Maradona and Lionel Messi. Born to a Tamil … Continue reading

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Apartamento de Lujo en Faena Hotel + Universe en Buenos Aires

El Porteño era uno de los más importantes depósitos marítimos construídos a fines de los mil ochocientos en Buenos Aires. Se encontraba en total abandono cuando el diseñador Alan Faena lo descubrió, decidiendo enseguida su restauración y convocando a Philippe … Continue reading

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Real Estate in Buenos Aires continues to Increase in Value

That is a bit of a secret when many have said otherwise; analysts forecasting a real estate bubble for years are now having to face a harsh reality that there is none. Reporte Inmobiliario, one the most influential in the … Continue reading

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San Isidro, uno de los distritos mejor cotizados de Buenos Aires

El partido de San Isidro se encuentra ubicado a 20 kilómetros al norte de la ciudad de Buenos Aires, en una zona caracterizada por sus amplios espacios verdes y su arquitectura y urbanismo cuidado con esmero y viven unos 300.000 … Continue reading

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Palermo Place – Apart Hotel Hollywood

As of this month Palermo Hollywood now has a new player in the booming boutique hotel market.  The superbly designed 26 unit building is located on Calle Nicaragua 5865 close to all the action the area has to offer.   … Continue reading

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Residential Outlook For Buenos Aires 2011

A recent residential real estate analysis done by the Clarin Newspaper Group has confirmed that Buenos Aires’ residential market is gaining strength.  2010 saw great improvement from a global property depression that stagnated international markets in 2009.  Argentina and especially … Continue reading

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San Telmo Buenos Aires, Popular and Investor friendly

This popular suburb of Buenos Aries called San Telmo has prices sustained by tourism and its traditional appeal of Colonial buildings and laid back lifestyle. It is a traditional neighbourhood and has a leading role in the real estate market favoured by … Continue reading

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Buenos Aires, city of bookstores

Buenos Aires is a city of bookstores. They can be big and luxurious on the main avenues, discount, or sell antique books in the suburbs. Their appeal for tourists is in the history they represent and the cultural and leisure … Continue reading

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Buenos Aires pintada por sus árboles

Cada porteño tiene su Buenos Aires. Está la de las largas avenidas, la del tango, la gastronómica, la de la noche y, también, la Buenos Aires de colores. Esa que quizás no todos miramos (o percibimos, que es recibir a … Continue reading

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El top 10 de las heladerías barriales de Buenos Aires

Existe todo un mundo por descubrir fuera de las grandes cadenas; estas son nuestras diez favoritas. Por Marcela Basch Revista JOY Viernes 22 de octubre de 2010 #adp03 Todos sabemos que Freddo, Persicco, Chungo, Volta y Munchis tienen helados muy, … Continue reading

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Eco Cliff Buenos Aires Competition proposal by: Hila Davidpur, Tal Gazit, Eli Gotman, Hofi Harari

Hila Davidpu, Tal Gazit, Eli Gotman, and Hofi Harari recently shared their “ECO-CLIFF” proposal for the Buenos Aires Vertical Zoo Competition. The “ECO-CLIFF” is a revolutionary tower that will serve as a nesting ground for thousands of migrating birds as … Continue reading

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Luxury Condo Hotel Development – Palermo Hollywood

After the success and total off plan sell out of their first project the developers of Nicaragua 5865 are in the early construction stages of their new project located on calle Charcas 4900. These new luxury studios in Palermo Hollywood … Continue reading

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Women becoming more confident about overseas property investment, it is claimed

Female property investors are become increasingly confident about the overseas property market and when it comes to investments are shrewd negotiators, it is claimed. Walter Zephirin specialized in the sale of Caribbean properties, said he has seen a 30% rise … Continue reading

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English in Buenos Aires – English-speaking opportunities living overseas

By Delores Johnson I picked up the phone, dialed the company, and asked for someone who spoke English. My husband spoke directly to the technician in English and together they solved the problem over the phone. We have come to … Continue reading

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Regal Residences Of Yester Year in Buenos Aires

In the 1920’s Argentina had the 5th largest economy in the world due to the wealth and abundance of its agricultural exports.  During this period many of the cities finest buildings were constructed mainly in the center of the city … Continue reading

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Gastronomía porteña: Diez lugares para comer los mejores platos.

El sushi es rico y la cocina gourmet muy fashion, pero la mayoría de la gente prefiere la comida tradicional; Planeta Joy elaboró un listado de los sitios más representantivos Jueves 9 de setiembre de 2010 1. El revuelto gramajo … Continue reading

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La Argentina por primera vez exporta más vino que Chile a Estados Unidos

13 Julio 2010 DE ENERO A MAYO, SUMÓ U$S 97,5 MILLONES CONTRA U$S 78,26 MILLONES DEL PAÍS VECINO El fuerte aumento de los últimos años, aún en tiempos de crisis; el buen posicionamiento y el malbec como insignia sirvieron para … Continue reading

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Loft living – Hollywood

Palermo Hollywood over the past 24 months has seen a boom in new build developments; almost on every block there is a building under construction or in the finishing stages of construction.  The majority of developers have opted to build … Continue reading

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Skyline – Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires

Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires’ most modern barrio has for many years been under intensive construction, a reported 80,000 M2 were built in 2009 alone and with values reaching up to USD 6,000 per M2 one asks themselves where is this … Continue reading

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Residential News from Buenos Aires

Residential: Sales within the Capital Federal were up 30% at the beginning of 2010 showing that confidence is coming back into the market after the worst year (2009) in a decade. Real estate prices remain stable especially in the more … Continue reading

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