Buying in Colonia from abroad, made simple.
We guide non-resident investors through the entire process: opportunities, Uruguayan residency, notary (escribano), deed and, if you wish, rental management afterwards. In Spanish, Portuguese and English.
One hour from Buenos Aires. Another country, right next door.
Colonia del Sacramento combines UNESCO World Heritage status, a dollarized market, a fast residency process and a direct connection to Buenos Aires. For an Argentine or European investor, it is one of the simplest gateways into Uruguay.
1 hour from Buenos Aires.
By ferry, with no complicated paperwork. Spanish-speaking, welcoming culture, a different currency and a different legal framework.
UNESCO historic quarter.
Unique properties in a city declared a World Heritage Site. An entry ticket to a market with limited supply.
Transactions in dollars.
The Uruguayan real estate market operates in US dollars. No local exchange-rate volatility. Deposits and deeds in USD.
A clear path to residency.
Uruguay has one of the most stable and predictable residency processes in the region. We connect you with notaries (escribanos) who handle it.
An active short-term rental market.
Colonia is a tourist destination all year round. Short-term rentals work well and can be outsourced.
Another jurisdiction, another currency.
For many clients, buying in Uruguay is the first geographic diversification of their wealth. A step that doesn't require crossing an ocean.
How to buy from abroad, step by step.
We guide you from the first conversation to the handover of keys. If you live abroad, you can delegate the operational side to us and to our trusted professionals.
Initial consultation
We discuss what you're looking for: investment goal, budget, area, timeline, tax situation in your country.
Selection and viewing
We show you options that match your profile. In-person or virtual viewings if you live far away.
Reservation and notary
Reservation agreement. We connect you with a local notary (escribano). Legal due diligence on the property and the seller.
Deed and handover
Signing at the notary's office, by power of attorney if you can't travel. Handover of keys. If you wish, we leave the property up and running as a short-term rental.
Three paths, depending on what you're after.
Heritage asset
Historic house.
Houses in Colonia's old town, many of them to renovate. A heritage investment: long-term appreciation and an emotional asset. A limited, exclusive market.
Income
Apartment or house to rent out.
New or existing properties, focused on returns from short-term or long-term rentals. We also help you with the management.
Land
Country estate (chacra).
Hectares in rural areas of Colonia and Soriano. Land as a store of value. Some with agricultural, livestock or tourism potential.
We work in Spanish, Portuguese and English.
Tell us what you're looking for.
We reply the same day. No commitment, no pressure.
What foreign investors ask us most often.
Do I need Uruguayan residency to buy?
No. Any foreign national can buy property in Uruguay with no prior requirements. Residency is a separate, optional process, usually handled afterwards if you want to live or legally reside here.
What currency are transactions in? USD or pesos?
The Uruguayan real estate market operates in US dollars. Deposits, deeds and payments are made in USD. That gives you stability, with no local exchange-rate volatility.
Do I have to travel to sign the deed?
It's not mandatory. You can delegate the signing through a power of attorney granted at the Uruguayan consulate in your country. We connect you with the local notary (escribano) who coordinates everything. If you prefer to be there in person, we also organize the travel logistics.
How much does the buying process cost (notary, taxes)?
Roughly 7-10% of the purchase price, adding up the ITP (property transfer tax), notary fees and registry costs. Before the reservation we give you an itemized estimate per notary, with no surprises. Costs vary slightly depending on the notary chosen.
Can you manage the rental once I buy?
We don't manage rental properties directly. But we connect you with trusted local property managers and platforms that take care of everything: short-term rentals (Airbnb), long-term rentals, maintenance and transferring the income to your account.
Do you work in languages other than Spanish?
Yes. We work in Spanish, Portuguese and English. We schedule calls and video calls at whatever time suits you, according to your time zone.
Colonia or Punta del Este: which is the better choice?
They are different markets. Colonia has more accessible price points, a better yield-to-price ratio in short-term rentals and far less saturation. Punta del Este is more expensive, more seasonal and more competitive. In a first conversation, with no commitment, we walk you through the pros and cons based on your goal.
Direct WhatsApp line to the brokers.
If you'd rather ask before leaving your details, message us on WhatsApp. We work in Spanish, Portuguese and English.