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Argentina’s Fintech Banking Shift: How Mercado Pago, Cocos and Revolut Are Reshaping Finance
07
Sep

Argentina’s Fintech Banking Shift: How Mercado Pago, Cocos and Revolut Are Reshaping Finance

  • GTSA-SA / 1 month
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Argentina’s banking sector is moving from a bank-led model toward a more competitive, app-led system in which large fintechs want to become customers’ main financial relationship—not merely a wallet, broker, or payment method. The shift is significant because a banking licence can turn a platform with millions of users into a regulated deposit-and-credit institution, subject […]

Barcelona Style Rambla on the Río Plata, Buenos Aires
16
Aug

Barcelona-Style Rambla on the Río Plata, Buenos Aires

  • GTSA-SA / 2 months
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IRSA’s **Ramblas del Plata** is a major mixed-use waterfront redevelopment in the former Ciudad Deportiva de Boca site, south of Puerto Madero/Costanera Sur. Its central proposition is to convert a long-closed riverfront tract into a new urban district that combines residences, public green space, retail, offices, hospitality, education, and community facilities. Project scale Reported plans […]

Buenos Aires Launches AI District in Microcentro: Real Estate Opportunities Rise
25
Jun

Buenos Aires Launches AI District in Microcentro: Real Estate Opportunities Rise

  • GTSA-SA / 4 months
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The heart of Buenos Aires is on the verge of a historic transformation. The city government has announced the creation of a new Artificial Intelligence District in the Microcentro, a bold initiative designed to reposition this iconic area as the leading technological hub in Latin America. For decades, the Microcentro has been the city’s financial […]

Argentina’s Real Estate Market Signals Opportunity: “It’s Time to Buy, Not Sell”
09
Jun

Argentina’s Real Estate Market Signals Opportunity: “It’s Time to Buy, Not Sell”

  • GTSA-SA / 4 months
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A major real estate summit in Buenos Aires has delivered a clear message to investors and developers: despite ongoing challenges, Argentina’s property market is entering a window of opportunity—particularly for buyers. The annual Real Estate Summit, organised by LA NACION and now in its 11th edition, brought together 34 of the country’s leading developers, brokers, […]

Belgrano Chico (Bajo Belgrano): A Premium Family Neighbourhood in Buenos Aires
26
May

Belgrano Chico (Bajo Belgrano): A Premium Family Neighbourhood in Buenos Aires

  • GTSA-SA / 5 months
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  • 5 min read

Belgrano Chico, also known as Bajo Belgrano, is one of the most sought-after residential neighbourhoods in Buenos Aires, particularly among families and expatriates. Located between Avenida del Libertador and the Río de la Plata, this exclusive enclave combines a quiet, suburban atmosphere with excellent connectivity and access to some of the city’s best schools and […]

City of Buenos Aires Real Estate Market Opportunities
26
May

French Architecture in Buenos Aires

  • GTSA-SA / 5 months
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French architecture in Buenos Aires was developed under the auspices of the nation’s government. In the first years after independence from Spain, the new country needed professionals and naturally would not bring them from the country from which it had recently gained independence.

This is how, during the first half of the nineteenth century – a turbulent and dangerous time in Europe – many renowned architects and French engineers, who were eager to be hired to work away from the dangers of war and coups, had a reach far beyond their own land. These high-ranked professionals left a great impression on Buenos Aires.

Palermo Chico Buenos Aires: Why the Wealthy (and Peter Thiel) Are Buying Luxury Property Here
21
May

Palermo Chico Buenos Aires: Why the Wealthy (and Peter Thiel) Are Buying Luxury Property Here

  • GTSA-SA / 5 months
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Palermo Chico is favoured by the wealthy – including high‑profile foreigners like Peter Thiel – because it combines old‑world prestige, security, scarcity and global‑city upside at prices that are still a fraction of other elite neighbourhoods around the world. It offers a rare mix of embassy‑quiet streets, grand European architecture, and walkable access to Buenos […]

CEO of GTSA gives six negotiating tips for foreign buyers
16
May

CEO of GTSA gives six negotiating tips for foreign buyers

  • Geoffrey McRae / 5 months
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Geoffrey McRae, CEO of GTSA Real Estate Consultants, outlines basic negotiation skills that can help when approaching the sales process in a foreign country. Many foreign buyers are uncomfortable or inexperienced with the negotiation process in a country where they know little about the local customs.  While the vendor has their broker to negotiate on […]

Best Virtual Staging AI Tools Compared
29
Apr

Best Virtual Staging AI Tools Compared

  • GTSA-SA / 5 months
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The New Frontier of Property Marketing: Virtual Staging AI For decades, staging an empty property meant hiring a designer, renting furniture, and spending thousands of dollars per listing—a cost most agents could justify only for high-end homes. Today, artificial intelligence has rewritten the rules. In under thirty seconds, AI-powered virtual staging tools can transform a […]

Buenos Aires Luxury Residential Real Estate Market Outlook 2026: Prices, Yields and Best Neighborhoods for Investors
28
Apr

Buenos Aires Luxury Residential Real Estate Market Outlook 2026: Prices, Yields and Best Neighborhoods for Investors

  • Lia Schleimer / 5 months
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Buenos Aires’ luxury residential market in 2026 is in a clear recovery phase, with prices and transaction volumes rising from the post‑2018 lows but still offering unusually attractive values in global terms. For high‑net‑worth buyers, the city combines discounted dollar pricing, improving macro fundamentals, and a growing pool of affluent local and foreign demand.propertyinbuenosaires+4 From […]

South America Property Prices 2026: USD per m² Compared Across Buenos Aires, Punta del Este, Montevideo, Rio, Santiago & Asunción
23
Apr

South America Property Prices 2026: USD per m² Compared Across Buenos Aires, Punta del Este, Montevideo, Rio, Santiago & Asunción

  • GTSA-SA / 6 months
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The USD per m² Map of South America: How the Region’s Best Suburbs Stack Up in 2026 South America’s luxury residential markets rarely move in lockstep. Currency regimes, capital controls, tax incentives and local supply dynamics mean that a dollar spent in Pocitos buys something very different from a dollar spent in Palermo or Leblon. […]

South America Real Estate Investment Opportunities in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay
22
Apr

South America Real Estate Investment Opportunities in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay

  • GTSA-SA / 6 months
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Overview South America’s real estate market is in an expansion phase, but the shape of that growth differs markedly between Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay. Across these six countries, the common drivers are urbanisation, infrastructure investment, and rising interest from regional and international investors seeking yield and diversification. Argentina Argentina’s market entered 2026 […]

The Palacio Estrugamou apartments are a reflection of Argentina’s Golden Age
10
Apr

The Palacio Estrugamou apartments are a reflection of Argentina’s Golden Age

  • GTSA-SA / 6 months
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“The classic and refined is sometimes associated with formality and excess. To me, it’s the opposite. In this case, the challenge was to transform that formality into something cheerful and luminous.” Said Maria Silvia Loitegui, decorator in charge of giving new life to this wonderful apartment located in a building full of splendour: the Estrugamou […]

How Much Does It Cost to Live on the Most Expensive Street in Buenos Aires?
28
Feb

How Much Does It Cost to Live on the Most Expensive Street in Buenos Aires?

  • GTSA-SA / 7 months
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Buenos Aires has several ultra‑prime corridors where history, lifestyle, and scarce inventory push residential prices to some of the highest levels in the city’s real estate market. These exclusive areas attract affluent local buyers, expatriates, and international investors looking for both lifestyle and long‑term capital preservation. Among property professionals, three addresses consistently form the “luxury […]

San Isidro: A Premier Riverside Community in Buenos Aires
27
Feb

San Isidro: A Premier Riverside Community in Buenos Aires

  • Lia Schleimer / 8 months
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Nestled along the scenic Río de la Plata in Buenos Aires’ prestigious northern suburbs, San Isidro stands as one of the region’s most distinguished residential areas. This affluent neighbourhood seamlessly blends historic charm with modern sophistication, creating an environment that attracts discerning families and professionals seeking both elegance and tranquillity. Historic Elegance and Natural Beauty The area’s grand […]

Why More North Americans Are Quietly Moving South
26
Feb

Why More North Americans Are Quietly Moving South

  • Erick Arroqui / 8 months
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A growing number of American investors and retirees are looking beyond Florida or Arizona and heading much farther south — to the cities, beaches, and agricultural regions of South America. Driven by rising costs at home, concern about political and tax uncertainty, and the desire for a “Plan B” residence, many are discovering that countries […]