South American Real Estate News | GTSA
Argentina’s debate over foreign ownership of rural land is usually presented as a question of percentages: should the legal limit remain at 15%, rise to 25%, or be removed altogether? That framing misses the more important issue. The central question should not be the nationality of the landowner, but the identity of the real investor, […]
After nearly 12 hours of debate, Argentina’s Senate granted initial approval to the Ley de Inviolabilidad de la Propiedad Privada by 37 votes to 33. However, the final text removed the chapters dealing with foreign purchases of rural land and the Ley de Manejo del Fuego, so the bill now moves to the Chamber of […]
Sellers often face many of the same challenges as buyers do. Still, given current market conditions in many of the South American markets where we operate, we find the market is slow for remote properties. They are often owned as second or third investments outside their home location and are only visited once or twice […]
Rule 1. Only invest in investor-friendly countries: Agricultural investments require a medium- to long-term view. A typical investment in mainstream agriculture will require 70-80% of your investment to go into the land. There is no need to add to these risks by going into countries where you put your capital at risk. This rules out […]
Carbon credits can create an additional income stream for forestry, conservation, agriculture, renewable-energy and efficiency projects. But they are **not created simply by owning land**: a project must prove measurable, additional, verified emission reductions or removals, typically through an internationally recognized standard and an independent audit. One carbon credit normally represents **one metric tonne of […]
“Anyone who does something here must be pretty crazy. But it’s fascinating.”Those were the first words of German entrepreneur Hajo Bentzien when he and his wife Beate arrived at what would become Fundo Laguna Blanca, a breathtaking sustainable retreat in southern Chile, in late 2004. Surrounded only by pristine native forest, shimmering lakes, and the dramatic silhouettes of nearby volcanoes, the […]
This Forestry Estate is a rare opportunity to invest at scale in a regenerative forestry and conservation estate at the heart of the Peruvian High Amazon. Just listed, we are offering this property for sale to the international market for the first time. A flagship 18,000 ha Amazon estate Set in the high jungle near […]
My thoughts from 40 years in the real estate industry and 23 years in the South American farm markets These tips are for rural buyers. I have another post for residential purchasers. Tip 1: Build relationships with brokers early in the search: Don’t wait for brokers to contact you. Good properties always sell, even in […]
As any well-bred Scotsman will tell you, the mark of a civilised country is its number of golf courses. Well, in Latin America, there is no competition. Argentina has 75% of the continent’s golf courses. In the past 10 years, 50 new major courses have been built for the 120,000-plus players in Argentina and the […]
So you want to be a landowner in South America Investing in farmland can make for a profitable and more stable alternative to the stock market. Farmland has historically been safe, an excellent hedge against inflation, and an asset class that does not correlate with the broader stock market’s volatility. As the world’s population continues […]
These tips are for Residential buyers. I have another post for rural purchases Tip 1: Build relationships with brokers early. Don’t wait for brokers to contact you. Good properties always sell, even in a tough market, and your ability to secure the best ones often comes down to the strength of your local relationships. Stay […]
Why Buenos Aires Province Still Has Sheep Potential, but Patagonia Leads Argentina’s Sheep Industry Buenos Aires Province has areas with excellent conditions for sheep production, yet this potential is not fully realised. Why? To understand this paradox, it helps to look back at the history of sheep farming in Argentina. In the late nineteenth century, […]
How GTSA’s SEO News Hub Drives Global Buyers to Data‑Tracked Property Listings Gateway to South America (GTSA) has spent nearly two decades building bridges between international investors and real estate opportunities across the Southern Cone. Today, that bridge is increasingly powered by artificial intelligence, SEO‑optimised content, and a new digital property platform that measures exactly […]
Puerto Varas in Chile, often referred to as “Little Germany,” is far more than a picturesque lakeside town—it is one of southern Chile’s most strategically important economic and agricultural centres. Set against a backdrop of rolling farmland, vineyards, and snow-capped volcanoes, the region combines natural beauty with highly productive land. The surrounding agricultural zones are […]
Myth #1: The most successful real estate salespeople are born, not made. Fact: Incorrect. Yes, a good agent may have a tendency and inclination to be a savvier negotiator with better people skills, but these are things that can be learned and nurtured. Research shows that at a maximum, people are operating at 50% of […]
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