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…
Inheritance and Wills in Chile
The basic order of inheritance in Chile after someone dies is that of surviving spouse, children, parents, grandparents, siblings, and then cousins. This also includes the rights of spouses and children for their direct ascendant or decedent to inherit. You are allowed to give a certain percentage of your estate in a will to whomever you like, but for the most part, you can not avoid giving these family members with mandatory inheritor rights a portion of your estate by just drafting a will. There are certain…
The Necessary Legal Steps to Buy Real Estate in Chile
The three major phases of any property purchase in Chile are negotiation and title search, contract signing or closing, and title registration and payment. Each particular property purchase may have many other considerations, and the timing of these stages may vary greatly; but, broadly, all properties in Chile will go through these three steps or the property purchase sooner or later, or it is not a legally valid or complete purchase. There is one additional phase that is generally optional but common. We…
Argentine and Brazil agribusiness have an “ecological surplus”
Economist Nicolás Torre, from the IERAL Institute of the Mediterranean Foundation, published an extensive thread on the social network Twitter, highlighting that both Argentina and Brazil have a positive “ecological footprint”. That is, they have more natural resources available than those they consume annually to survive. Torre’s report came in response to accusations against South America in recent weeks. First by The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, when he said that Brazil does not…
Why did GTSA develop the vendeRAPIDO® selling process for selling real estate in South America?
There are two reasons. To speed up the selling time and maximise the properties value Current Market Realities South American real estate markets are mainly lightly regulated and highly informal. This means vendors are at a substantial disadvantage when they come to selling a property within a reasonable time frame. Traditional times of sale are measured in months and years. Consequently, transaction costs are among the highest in the world. With the globalization of real estate GTSA saw an opportunity…
Selling Remote, Exclusive or Unique Real Estate is a challenge in any market but none more so than in South America
Selling prime real estate in the complicated South American markets requires many business and selling skills. It is not for the faint-hearted. Vendors have a low level of trust in traditional selling systems for a good reason. Many salespersons in the industry are part-time, untrained, and unlicensed, putting the owners at risk. Advice for the real estate broker looking to get into the Luxury Property Market Ok, you’ve just taken your first million-dollar-plus listing. After celebrating your victory…
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…
Now is the time to Invest in Latin America’s Tourism Boom
Latin America’s Tourism Boom continues. According to the UN’s World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), tourism is the 3rd largest export in the world, with international sales worth more than the food or auto industries. The number of international journeys made each year globally has jumped from 25 million in 1950 to more than 1.2 billion. That exponential rise in international trips has created an ever-expanding tourist industry that sees $4 billion spent daily. The tourism juggernaut shows no sign of stopping…
How to buy a property in CHILE
Any individual or corporate body may acquire and possess real estate in Chile whether or not they are residents. However, there are some restrictions regarding land near the country’s borders. Chile has solid legal protection for property rights, including secured investments in real property. All sale agreements should be notarized before registration. Failure to register a property transfer makes the contract void. The whole process of registering a property can be completed in around 20 to 41 days.…
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…
Latin America: agricultural perspectives
A profile of Latin American agriculture Latin America has long been associated with the production and export of a diverse range of agricultural commodities, whether it is coffee from Brazil and Colombia, beef from Argentina, or bananas from Ecuador. Trade data show that the region is indeed an important net exporter of agricultural commodities to the world, accounting for an estimated 16% of global food and agriculture exports between 2012 and 2014, while representing just 4% of global food and agriculture…
Chile’s economic success was no accident but is there change on the way ?
Chile has turned away from its earlier neo-liberal growth policies, described by many commentators as Chiles’s growth miracle. This year, Chile’s new leftwing government has been busy pacifying foreign investors who had worried about radical President Gabriel Boric’s expensive campaign promises. These concerns may have been overblown, as the fundaments remain the same, but we will see. The new government, however, believes it can lift spending by using tax reform to raise more revenue. Chile’s tax…
How to find Affordable Real Estate in Chile
Some Do’s and Don’ts of Buying Real Estate in Chile Acquiring or even selling property can be a complicated exercise for the inexperienced; the following outlines the basic principles of the issues faced when buying or selling a property and, in particular, to help those looking for affordable real estate in Chile. Keep in mind that most foreigners who have bought in the past without experienced professional assistance ended up overpaying for the property. It is called locally the ‘Gringo…
Entering South America – 7 Essential Tips to make your life easier
Our top tips are based on our experience assisting hundreds of companies enter the Latin American Region and are directly relevant to many of the legal and operating issues which you are likely to encounter. Understanding the different issues will be the difference between a successful entry or one that is filled with stress and problems. Tailor your Company’s constitutional documents
A company’s articles of association set out the formalities relating to the composition of the board of…
Why is the Osorno region in CHILE home to so much dairy farming?
Why? Well, thanks to the high level of sanitary control, dairy cooperatives produce the milk of high quality. The Chilean dairy industry benefits from a suitable climate (around 1200m plus with moderate temperatures), particularly in the Southern half of the country (the regions of Los Lagos and Los Rios) having around 75% of the cattle and 600.000 hectares devoted to dairy production (80% of the country).* Key facts about the Chilean dairy industry Chile is involved in up to 5% of milk production in Latin…
