The complete resource
Everything a foreign national needs to buy land in Chile — legal process, taxes, financing, due diligence, and the questions most buyers never think to ask until it's too late.
Ownership rights, restrictions near borders, indigenous land rules, and what "dominio pleno" actually means for a non-resident.
From offer to escritura: the promesa de compraventa, the notario, the Conservador de Bienes Raíces, and typical timelines.
Stamp duty, notarial fees, CBR registration fees, the 35% Impuesto Adicional on rental income, and annual property tax (contribuciones).
Title history, indigenous land clearance (CONADI), water rights, environmental restrictions, access roads, and survey records.
Can foreigners get a Chilean mortgage? Cash vs. owner financing vs. international lenders. What sellers typically accept and why cash is king.
Visa options, temporary vs. permanent residency, banking for non-residents, RUT number, and what owning land does and doesn't do for your visa status.