The first question everyone asks is, “Can I actually own property in Argentina in my own name?” Yes, you can have the title to your property in your own name. You do not need an Argentine partner to own property. 

To own property in Argentina, a foreigner needs to have a CDI (equivalent to a Tax ID or Social Security number in the United States, Canada, and Europe). The Southern Cross Land legal team can obtain a CDI for you in one day. This service is complimentary when you buy property with us. 

Working with the SCL Legal Team will assure you that you will have clear and clean title to any property you purchase. Additional due diligence we perform on your behalf includes water and well rights verification, easement and access verification, utility verification, and other pertinent evaluations needed to achieve your purchase goals. 

A trusted independent notary (escribano) who works on a regular basis with SCL reviews and certifies all paperwork related to the purchase of real estate including: verification of clear updated title and verification that no liens exist against the property.. The escribano in conjunction with our legal team prepares the Contrato de Compraventa, which is the sales document, then you are assisted every step of the way to ensure a smooth transaction and no last minute surprises when it comes time to sign the escritura papers (final title papers). The escritura usually occurs 30 to 45 days after signing the Compraventa. You, the buyer, also have the option of choosing your own escribano instead of using an SCL escribano. 

For those interested, Title Insurance is available.