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Buyer's Guide to Chilean Land

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.

01

Can foreigners buy land in Chile?

Ownership rights, restrictions near borders, indigenous land rules, and what "dominio pleno" actually means for a non-resident.

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02

The buying process step by step

From offer to escritura: the promesa de compraventa, the notario, the Conservador de Bienes Raíces, and typical timelines.

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03

Taxes and fees

Stamp duty, notarial fees, CBR registration fees, the 35% Impuesto Adicional on rental income, and annual property tax (contribuciones).

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04

Due diligence checklist

Title history, indigenous land clearance (CONADI), water rights, environmental restrictions, access roads, and survey records.

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05

Financing options

Can foreigners get a Chilean mortgage? Cash vs. owner financing vs. international lenders. What sellers typically accept and why cash is king.

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06

Living in Chile and residency

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.

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