Real estate in Chile
Buy or sell property in Chile with a lawyer on your side
Whether you are buying a holiday home on the coast, an investment apartment in Santiago or selling a property you no longer use, we make sure the title is clean and the paperwork is right.
- No residency needed to buy
- Full title review
- Sell without travelling
What we handle
Title review (estudio de títulos)
Ownership history, mortgages, liens, prohibitions, lawsuits and unpaid property taxes, checked before you sign anything.
Tax ID (RUT)
We request your Chilean tax ID with the tax authority (SII). You need it to buy and register a property.
Purchase agreement and deed
The promise of sale (promesa) and the public deed, drafted or reviewed by us, with payment handled securely through the notary.
Selling from abroad
A special power of attorney signed at a Chilean consulate. We handle the sale through registration until the funds are released to you.
Registration
Recording the deed at the Real Estate Registry (Conservador de Bienes Raíces) and updating the property tax records.
How it works from abroad
- 01
Video consultation
Tell us about your case on WhatsApp and we schedule a video call in your time zone.
- 02
Written proposal
You receive the scope, an estimated timeline and our fees in writing before any work begins.
- 03
Power of attorney
We draft it in Spanish with an English translation for you. You sign it at the Chilean consulate nearest to you and courier the original to us.
- 04
We act in Chile
We handle notaries, registries, courts and government agencies, and keep you posted at every step.
Good to know
- Chilean law does not require residency to buy property. Nationals of neighbouring countries face restrictions in certain border areas.
- We work along Chile's Central Coast (Algarrobo, El Quisco, El Tabo, Cartagena and San Antonio) and across the country.
- Capital gains tax on a sale depends on whether the seller is resident in Chile. We coordinate with a tax advisor when needed.
What does it cost?
Fees are based on the appraised value or the price of the property. You receive the exact amount in writing before we start, in UF (Chile's inflation-indexed unit) with the equivalent in your currency. Notary, registry and tax costs are listed separately.
Frequently asked questions
Can foreigners buy property in Chile?
Yes. Chilean law does not require residency to buy property. You need a Chilean tax ID (RUT), and nationals of neighbouring countries face restrictions in certain border areas.
Can I sell without coming to Chile?
Yes, with a special power of attorney signed at a Chilean consulate. We draft the text for your specific sale.
What does a title review cover?
Who owns the property, its ownership history, mortgages, liens, prohibitions, lawsuits and unpaid property taxes. We explain any risk we find in plain English.
Do I need to speak Spanish?
No. Deeds in Chile are in Spanish, so we explain each document to you in English before you sign.
Tell us about the property
Message us on WhatsApp with the city and what you want to do. We reply within 24 business hours.
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