We are searching for a creative and experienced Real Estate Journalist focused on South America to join our team
Qualifications: We are looking for a bilingual (Spanish/ English) freelance journalist, preferably from South America, who can write positive articles on a diverse range of subjects connected to investment in targeted real estate projects or subjects related to real estate investment in South America for our real estate news site, gtsanews.com. We will give you the subject and the project or subject we want to highlight. ie we might be selling a horticultural farm in Chile. We might need an article about that…
The early Scots pioneers in Argentina and the Patagonia Austral (Chile)
The early Scots pioneers in Argentina and the Patagonia Austral As part of the huge exodus of European peoples, significant Scots emigrated overseas the hundred years before the first world war. Most settled in the United States of America or Canada, Australia, New Zealand and other parts of Britain’s vast empire. A significant minority, however, emigrated to South American states, Argentina being a popular choice. The first Scots settled there in the years before Argentina became an independent confederation…
Freight trains in Argentina marked another record year: they exceeded 8.4 million tonnes transported
For the second consecutive year, the 8 million tons were transported through the state freighter TAC, which remains the most extensive rail operator in the country with a 35% market share. Cargo transportation increased by 57% compared to the three previous years after exceeding 8 million tons mobilized for the second consecutive year. Through Trenes Argentinos Cargas, the largest railway operator in the country, 8,418,271 tons were mobilized during 2022, consolidating the objectives set within the framework…
The unknown Argentine war heroes of the second world war
They fought as members of the Allied forces in the greatest conflagration in history against fascism. Many died without recognition, and others now tell their story for the first time. Fourth of July, 1944. The beaches of Normandy are the scene of one of the most famous battles in history. They cross two Spitfire aircraft from the RAF, the Royal British Air Force, through the sky. On the other side, in the same sky, forty German planes. Two against forty, that simple. RAF pilots don’t cower. On the contrary,…
New Cancer Centre in Neuquen – Centro Oncológico Integral (COI)
The Comprehensive Cancer Center in Neuquen is the only one in Latin America with cutting-edge technology for the comprehensive care of cancer patients, from diagnosis to the end of treatment. The Comprehensive Cancer Center (IOC) of Neuquén made a quality leap in treating patients suffering from cancer. In 2019, the first high-tech radiosurgery was carried out, ensuring the patient’s well-being and destroying the tumour in a few sessions. This method is not only unique in the country but throughout Latin…
Selling or buying properties in remote locations
Sellers face many of the same challenges as buyers do. Still, given current market conditions in many South American markets where we operate, we are finding the market is slow for remote properties. They are often owned as second or third investments outside their home location and are only visited once or twice a year. Each Seller’s motivation clearly varies. However, there is a broad spectrum of Sellers, from those content with fair market value and others who really don’t care what fair market value…
The Forestry industry in Argentina: Opportunities and challenges for this neglected sector
From the forests of the Provinces of Corrientes, Entre Rios and Misiones to a new building being constructed in Santa Fe, a bookstore in Tierra del Fuego or furniture in the shops of Buenos Aires, the forestry industry involves several different activities linked by the cycle of wood from the tasks of afforestation in Argentina Mesopotamia, to the manufacture of pulp and paper, the creating of high-end furniture and even renewable energy projects. As a whole, this sector is responsible for 100,000 direct jobs…
Argentina seen through different eyes
Historians will normally agree that history is best written by those who are not nationals of the country they are writing about. So it is not surprising that when The New York Times sent a journalist to cover the Southern Cone, once said that Argentina was like a five-star hotel in which all the guests were complaining about the room service. His metaphor had a message: that those fractious hotel guests had no reason to complain about the room service. They merely had to stop bickering and recognise what they…
Offices in Buenos Aires. With optimism, specialists reveal the area most sought after by companies
The market is showing positive signs: net absorption closed with an increase of 93% compared to the previous period; In addition, the percentage of the vacancy of square meters has diminished. 2022 ended well for the office market: it is that the last quarter of the year reflected a good performance of the indicators . In fact, it was the second in a row with encouraging data. Some concrete numbers: net absorption closed with an increase of 93% compared to the previous period . In addition, the dynamism of…
Mistakes to avoid when investing in real estate in Latin America
Investing in real estate may seem simple enough. Considered one of the most profitable businesses for investors, this market offers low risk and high rewards. Latin America is rich with opportunity right now. Relatively cheap land for properties and harvest and cattle breeding presents valuable opportunities. Investors should get involved in the market to receive higher margins. However, investing in a foreign country becomes very different and more complicated. Typically, laws, regulations, and rules about…
148 years on, the newspaper continues to serve the Irish community in Argentina
After La Capital (Rosario), La Prensa (Buenos Aires) and La Nación (Buenos Aires), The Southern Cross is the fourth-oldest publication in Argentina’s history, founded one year before the now shuttered Buenos Aires Herald. It is the oldest Irish newspaper published outside of Ireland, according to its publishers. Decades from its 1875 founding by Monsignor Patricio Dillon, the historic Irish-Argentine newspaper The Southern Cross may be different. One of the oldest newspapers still in production…
Properties in Buenos Aires for Sale. The answers to 12 key questions that reveal if this year will be a good time to buy
The future of prices, where there are opportunities, the investment in a new builds, the progress of money laundering and the future of rentals, some of the dilemmas that worry those who seek refuge from their investment in bricks. After going through one of the worst moments in the history of the real estate market in Argentina. the sector closed 2022 with some indicators that generate hope. In concrete data, with the number of deeds reached in November in the city of Buenos Aires, everything indicates that…
The Problem: Property Not Selling? Maybe we can help
There are several reasons why otherwise prime real estate gets no interest from qualified buyers. Is it priced for the market conditions? ( market values keep changing up and down ) Is it easily accessible to be viewed? Is it being advertised in the logical target markets? Does the quality of marketing represent the quality of the property? ie is it repressed by high-quality media that has been edited professionally? Here is an example from Cafayate, Argentina. Is the real estate salesperson experienced in…
Our view of Argentina’s economy over the next five years
It’s difficult to predict the future with certainty, but here is a hypothetical scenario for Argentina over the next five years. Over the next five years, Argentina is likely to face a number of challenges and opportunities. One major challenge is the country’s struggling economy, which has been hit hard by inflation, high unemployment, and a large public debt. In recent years, the Argentine government has implemented a number of measures to address these issues, including negotiating a loan with…
Scottish pioneers in Argentina are an important part of its history
Great numbers of Scots immigrated to oversea’s in the hundred years before the first world war. Most settled in the United States of America or Canada, Australia, New Zealand and other parts of Britain’s vast empire. A significant minority, however, immigrated to South American states, Argentina being a popular choice. The first Scots settled there in the years before Argentina became an independent confederation in 1816; they were the forerunners in the broader immigration that would eventually contribute…
