Short answer: yes. A foreign citizen can buy an apartment, a house or an urban lot in Argentina in their own name, with the same rights as an Argentine owner. You do not need to be a resident, hold a visa, or have an Argentine partner. Thousands of people from the United States, Europe and elsewhere own property here.
There are three things you do need. None of them is difficult, but each takes a little time, and that is exactly what a case manager is for.
1. An Argentine tax ID (CUIT)
Every party to a property deed in Argentina must have a tax identification number. Since March 2026 the number for a foreign buyer is the CUIT (the older "CDI" no longer exists for individuals). You do not have to travel to get it: a representative in Argentina, typically an accountant, files the application online on your behalf with a copy of your passport and a power of attorney. It usually takes two to four weeks.
The power of attorney is the one document you sign abroad. The simplest route is to sign it at an Argentine consulate, because a consular power of attorney is valid in Argentina without an apostille. If there is no consulate near you, a local notary plus an apostille works too. Our accountant sends you the exact wording.
2. A licensed real estate broker
In the Province of Córdoba, real estate brokerage is a regulated profession (Provincial Law 9445). Only a broker registered with the professional college may intermediate in a sale and sign the reservation and the preliminary contract as the responsible professional. The broker also guarantees that the property was checked before you commit money. Buy in Argentina works with a licensed Córdoba broker on every purchase.
3. A notary (escribano) and a clean title
Real estate in Argentina changes hands by public deed, signed before a notary public called an escribano. Before the deed, the escribano runs a title study: who owns the property, whether there are mortgages, liens, unpaid taxes or lawsuits, and whether the seller is free to sell. Only after that study comes back clean do you pay the balance and sign. The deed is then registered at the provincial property registry, and the property is yours.
What is restricted
- Rural land. Law 26.737 limits how much rural land foreigners can own (a cap per province and per owner, and special approval near borders). This does not apply to urban property: apartments, houses and lots inside cities and towns are not restricted. If you are looking for a farm or a large plot in the countryside, tell us early and we will check what is possible. A reform of this law is being debated in Congress in 2026.
- Border security zones. Buying within certain zones near international borders needs prior authorization. Córdoba is in the centre of the country and is not affected.
How long does it take?
From a first call to keys in hand, a typical purchase takes six to twelve weeks. The longest single step is the CUIT (two to four weeks), which runs in parallel with the property search. Reservation, title study, transfer of funds and deed take another three to six weeks depending on the seller and your bank.
Do I have to travel?
Not necessarily. You can visit properties by video call, sign the deed through a power of attorney, and receive the keys through your broker. Many buyers do travel once, to see the finalists in person and to sign, and we help organize that visit. Both paths are common.
Where does the money go?
Property in Argentina is priced and paid in US dollars. Funds are sent from your bank abroad through a registered channel, and the escribano documents the origin of funds as required by Argentine anti-money-laundering rules. We walk you through the options and what each one costs before you commit to anything.
This article is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules and costs change; we keep it updated, and every purchase we handle is reviewed by our broker, accountant and notary. Last reviewed: September 2026.