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A practical guide for foreign buyers explaining why a Chilean RUT is required for property purchases and how to obtain one personally or through a representative.

A first-hand account of managing the structural restoration and complete renovation of a historic Valparaíso property.

Argentina offers excitement, culture and opportunity, but Chile provides greater economic stability, predictable investment rules and a safer environment for long-term property ownership.

What is it really like to buy and run a winery in Chile? Matt Ridgway shares his experience of developing La Despensa in Colchagua, including the lifestyle, workload, financial realities, wine tourism and current opportunities for buyers.

A local guide to buying real estate in Santiago, focusing on Providencia and the distinctive neighbourhoods of Parque Forestal, Lastarria and Bellas Artes.

For most buyers, the process of buying real estate in Chile is straightforward once the right professionals and documents are in place. The system is formal, registration-based and generally secure, but it is also very different from the process in the UK, the United States or European countries. The key is to understand when you become legally committed, what your lawyer must check and which costs should be included in your budget. This article explains the main stages and c

Patagonia has long represented space, wilderness and escape. Increasingly, it also attracts buyers who see land ownership as a way to combine personal use, long-term investment and meaningful conservation. The market is diverse: Patagonia real estate includes accessible residential plots, established lodges, working farms, river and lake properties, native forest and immense conservation estates measured in thousands—or tens of thousands—of hectares. Patagonia offers opportun

For many people, buying a vineyard in Chile begins as a lifestyle decision. The attraction is easy to understand: a home among the vines, the possibility of producing your own wine, and a closer connection to the landscape and culture of one of the world’s established wine-producing countries. But a small vineyard and winery can be more than an enjoyable hobby. With the right positioning, cost control and route to market, it can also become a credible boutique business. A bou

Buying agricultural land can be one of the most interesting ways to approach real estate in Chile. It is a tangible asset with productive potential, and—when the land, water and location are right—it can combine rental income with long-term capital appreciation. But a farm should never be bought on headline numbers alone. The quality of the soil, security of water, local access, operating costs and realistic demand from tenants or growers determine whether a promising propert