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I am sure many people already know this but a buddy of mine did not so I thought I would post. Sometimes getting dollars or any significant amount of dollars is difficult and expensive in BA. If you have an American Express Platinum or Centurion card, you can cash a personal check from out of...

Just wondering what everyone thinks is the best pizza in BA. I like romario's but would like some other suggestions. Thanks

Yes, I also have experience with Madrid, the advantages are obviously the close proximity of other great cities such as London, Paris, Barcelona, Rome, etc but the costs of living is much higher and things are not so great right now on the economic front. If money is not object, enjoy.

Does she have a US Visa? If not she cannot transit, if so , it is not a problem. As long as she has her transit ticket and her US Visa they will not give her a hard time.

What does that mean she is open to negotiate? She is an agent, not the property owner and this is suppose to negotiate on behalf of the client.

Yes but Steve, the way it was explained to me is that if you begin by rentista and renew so after the 3rd year etc it becomes permanent instead of temporary, you still have qualified rentista so you would not be expected to pay tax on the pension income etc, however if you begin a business or...

I just wanted to let people know that I have worked with Pericles personally on some real estate = and he is a stand up guy. He is honest and will work hard for you to get things done. If anyone is looking to buy, sell or do anything, I advise you talk with him first and I know upon having that...

Residencia Permanente is permanent residence. NO more renewals are required. I assume if you have permanent you renewed it several times. Now that it is permanent you can leave without losing the status. You just have to make sure your fiscal address and all of the addresses for DNI, and the tax...

The Government just announced the amnesty law for the repatriation of funds back to Argentina (for those keeping offshore to evade taxes) includes real estate. It includes construction, purchases of used and new apartments, houses, commercial locals, and much more. Here is the article. This will...

That's right 2guysinPM, be careful what you wish for right? They got what they deserved. Good call

Pericles, as you know my history in Mexico, I think this is bad news but in the US people are not dying, I spoke to an infectious disease Dr. who is a friend and says Mexicans are being hit harder and are dying because of the lack of Hygiene in many parts of the city. There are many very poor...

Thanks Steve and a CDI is in fact easy as you point out, I actually gave a power of attorney to the accountant and had them get it for me. They even used their address for me to get it and once I bought, we changed the address at AFIP. No biggie

Pericles makes a point about residency, if you plan to live in BA for a year or more, residency is good for many reasons but if you are going to only come every once in a while as a second home and investment rental property, you do not need it. The only extra tax is the 1.25% which I would...

Sorry, I just feel I need to throw this out there and share this knowledge, another problem in Argentina is the developers that sell in what they call fidecomicio al costo. Some (not all) developers also try to game the system and evade taxes in order to make more than they should so they do not...

One last comment, in addition the fact that you do not have a cap gains tax on sales makes it even more attractive than purchasing in other places, your net rate of return is higher. If you sell something for 200k in a place where cap gains is 20% and the gain is 100k let's say, that is a tax...

See this link 0% capital gains taxes in Argentina http://www.globalpropertyguide.com/Latin-America/Argentina/capital-gains-tax I also have a report from BDO. You have to buy property the right way and legally. Also you do have property taxes like anywhere in the world but they are very...

Thanks Mini, I appreciate the response, I would not be able to live in 22 meters either but it seems there are people that can. Dave, There is no retention or tax other than the 2.5% escritura fee (5% which is split between buyer and seller(normally although many argentines try to stick the...

IN the end, my question was really about space. There are different people for different things and just wondering if anyone out there like the idea of a smaller than normal space, well designed and functional for a much lower price (because of size) in the righ parts of Buenos Aires. I guess...

Dave, I would have to respectfully take issue with many of your points based on fact, not opinion. That does not mean you are not entitled to your opinion, but I a a financial guy and although I do not live in BA full time, I have bought and sold real estate there and own an apartment etc. I...

You make interesting points and I guess it is all very personal, in fact I just spoke a little while ago to someone who actually sent their kids to Buenos Aires to study, he in fact did buy a small apartment for his kids and did not pay rent and after 4 years, was able to sell it for somewhat...