Uruguay Real Estate

Whether you're exploring the Uruguay real estate market for a home you can move into full-time…a vacation retreat you can visit a few weeks or months a year…a beachfront lot you hope to resell at a profit…or your own slice of sand where you'll build your dream home…you can find it in Uruguay.

In 2005 there were more than 650,000 square meters approved for property development in Uruguay. It is estimated that half of these new properties were purchased by either European or American buyers who discovered the wonders of this country over the last few years and wished to take advantage of the low prices, numerous facilities, and beautiful coastline.

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Uruguay Articles

Affordable Properties in the Best Areas of Punta del Este, Uruguay
Posted on March 26, 2013 by David Hammond

Believe it or not, you can still find a nice condo in a coveted Punta del Este neighborhood for less than $150,000. There’s a secret to buying affordably here. And it’s simple. Folks from North America determine a property’s value by three factors: location, location, location. But in Punta del Este’s condo market, a property’s location is less important.
The Trick to Buying Affordable Property in Punta del Este, Uruguay
Posted on March 10, 2013 by David Hammond

Punta del Este, less than two hours from Uruguay’s elegant capital of Montevideo, has long been the most fashionable beach resort in South America. An apartment sold here a few years back for $7.2 million… but believe it or not, you can still find a nice condo in a coveted Punta del Este neighborhood for less than $150,000. There’s a secret to buying affordably here. And it’s simple.
Uruguay: Buy a Million-Dollar Address for $150,000
Posted on February 25, 2013 by David Hammond

Across from the beach near Avenida Roosevelt, where I ride my bike to the mall, is the completed sales office for Trump Tower Punta del Este. Construction is scheduled to start in June. Prices for condos start at $700,000, and the sales people say “it will redefine what is meant by luxury living.”
Where to Buy Land Near the Beach in Uruguay
Posted on November 2, 2012 by Ronan McMahon

Uruguay’s “beach province” of Rocha has the country’s best beaches and most charming beach towns. Members of Real Estate Trend Alert can buy a lot here for $28,985. Interest-free finance is available over three years.
3 Properties in Historic Montevideo for Under $150,000
Posted on October 19, 2012 by David Hammond

The Old City was once the entire walled city of Montevideo, Uruguay when it was founded in 1730. Today the walls are gone, but the original plazas and much of the period architecture remains. This is Montevideo’s main cultural center and financial district.
Crisis in Argentina Could Mean Opportunity For You
Posted on August 7, 2012 by Ronan McMahon

When it comes to crisis investing, Argentina is the “gift that keeps giving.” With expropriations and capital controls, they are up to their old tricks again. I’m closely following the situation there on your behalf.
Property in Uruguay for Less than $200,000
Posted on July 16, 2012 by Ronan McMahon

An hour from Montevideo, Piriapolis was founded in 1893 and is Uruguay’s first seashore resort. It is filled with bathers and sun-worshipers for the entire summer. Year-round, people come from all over Uruguay to enjoy its fine seafood restaurants, casinos, cafés, and local museums.
Coastal Uruguay: Latin America’s Best Quality of Life
Posted on April 25, 2012 by Suzan Haskins

Sipping a cappuccino at a small table in a shady plaza outside my hotel, I’m reminded of days and evenings spent in similar sidewalk cafés in Europe. Stately 19th-century neo-classical and baroque-style buildings with wrought-iron balconies line the square. Curtains wave gaily through massive wood-framed windows.
Buy Land in This “Beach Province” for $443 a Month
Posted on February 10, 2012 by Ronan McMahon

Today I want to interrupt my on-the- ground reporting from the DR with news about our latest “off market” deal. This opportunity in Uruguay is strong. I wanted to make sure you heard about it at the earliest possible opportunity.
Buy Land – Two Great Profit-Making Opportunities
Posted on December 16, 2011 by International Living

Every so often we run into amazing opportunities…specific ways to make smarter investments… slash your taxes…and keep your financial affairs private.

IL Real Estate Expert, Ronan McMahon, has just submitted a special report revealing one of the safest ways to grow or preserve your nest egg.

In this Quarterly Wealth Advisory Ronan reveals details of two special opportunities to make money from land.

We hope it helps you preserve and grow your wealth.
Small Town Beach Life in Uruguay
Posted on November 28, 2011 by Lee Harrison

I moved to Uruguay full-time in 2006. And since then I’ve explored more than a dozen different countries, from Spain to Argentina. I’ve lived in Brazil, have a second home in Colombia, and bought property in Nicaragua. Yet Uruguay is where I call home; and I can’t think of a better place to be right now. The lifestyle is unbeatable, and the cost of living and of properties is reasonable.
Property Picks: Where No Car is Required
Posted on September 16, 2011 by International Living

A sample of properties where you can live without needing a car to get around.
The Best Beach Deal in the “Europe of South America”
Posted on August 22, 2011 by Ronan McMahon

A deserted beach that feels remote…yet isn’t… A beach where, beyond the breaking waves, white foam caps skim along the deep blue ocean. On land, a steady breeze rustles through the dune grasses…white clouds drift by and ﬂocks of birds swoosh down, ﬁshing along the coast. That’s what you’ll found in Rocha, Uruguay.
The Last Great Property Deal in Uruguay
Posted on July 22, 2011 by Ronan McMahon

Punta del Este is the top destination in Uruguay. Rock stars and billionaire fashion moguls vacation there. Pop starlets keep a summer home to “snowbird” the North American winter.
Big $28,710 Lots in Uruguay’s Best Beach Town
Posted on July 18, 2011 by Ronan McMahon

On June 17th I told you about the opportunity at La Serena Golf in the province of Rocha, Uruguay. This is a great deal from a strong developer.

Not far away (but closer to Punta del Este) lot prices range from $40-$135 per square meter. That’s $162,000 to over $500,000 for an acre lot. And, these prices include projects without golf or tennis. Projects with hardly any amenities, in fact.

At La Serena Golf you have both. Half-acre lot prices start at $31,900. As a RETA member you can avail of our member-only pricing and get a 10% discount. That gives you an entry point of $28,710.
Uruguay’s “Beach Province” For Less Than $60,000 an Acre
Posted on June 18, 2011 by Ronan McMahon

In the Uruguayan Department of Rocha, waves crash from the blue sea onto the wide, white sands. Small, rolling dunes…like you would see on Nantucket (off Cape Cod) separate the beach from gently rolling hills.
The Best Way to Play Uruguay’s Coast
Posted on June 17, 2011 by Ronan McMahon

If you want to tap into the next trend in Uruguay’s “beach province” for less than $60,000 an acre…this is it.

In this alert I’ll give the relevant background on Uruguay…some context that shows why this is such a strong opportunity right now…and then the specifics on this real estate deal—which includes a discount ed price list for any RETA member who wants to buy.
Colonial City Life in Uruguay
Posted on May 31, 2011 by Lee Harrison

The city of Colonia is one of the best places in Uruguay for year-round living. In fact, when I originally visited Uruguay, it was my first choice for a second home.
Colonia, Uruguay: Where History Holds its Value
Posted on May 24, 2011 by Lee Harrison

Colonia is probably the most convenient and attractive town in Uruguay. I always enjoy strolling along its wide, lazy river and watching the sun set over the peaceful marina.
Uruguay’s Magical Beach Towns
Posted on May 5, 2011 by Margaret Summerfield

Uruguay is on a roll. Both the economy…and the real estate market. New condos in Punta del Este, the country’s premier beach resort, now average $3,000 a square meter (that’s $300,000 for a 1,000-square-foot condo). But travel a little farther along the coast east from Punta, and your property dollars will go much further.
Living in Uruguay’s Capital City
Posted on November 26, 2010 by International Living

It’s warm and sunny on the early morning streets of Uruguay’s capital, Montevideo. The caretakers in the park are hosing down the sidewalks…waiters are straightening tables and opening bright yellow umbrellas at the sidewalk café. The neighborhood bakeries are open for cappuccinos and pastries, and newsstands are handing out today’s paper…
Buy Farmland and Grow Rich
Posted on October 22, 2010 by Ronan McMahon

In today’s Alert, I’m going to show you three ways to make money from farmland in an investor-friendly country.
The case for investing in agriculture and food is pretty straightforward. Increasing populations and wealth in emerging economies is the primary driver. As people in these economies become richer they eat more food—and more meat.
Now It’s Easy—How to Make Money in Global Real Estate
Posted on October 21, 2010 by Ronan McMahon

Sometimes, a real estate developer charges a different price to different groups for the same condo, lot or home. Obviously, you want to be part of the group that pays less and gets more favorable terms.
Today’s #1 Investment Opportunity in Uruguay
Posted on August 13, 2010 by Ronan McMahon

I am bullish on pockets of opportunity in stable, secure, and first-world Uruguay. These two plays converge along a little-known stretch of coast. Here, you will find Uruguay’s best beaches and beachfront land can be found for as little as $1 per meter or $4,050 per acre.
Uruguay: The Perfect ‘Retire Overseas’ Destination
Posted on July 26, 2010 by Lee Harrison

The signature lighthouse is a dead giveaway…at least for anyone who’s traveled the Uruguayan coast between Punta del Este and the Brazilian border.
Beachfront For One Cent on the Dollar in Uruguay
Posted on July 24, 2010 by Ronan McMahon

Uruguay is rich in good-value beach and colonial real estate. You can easily find great places to live or spend time. Can investors make money here also? You bet…
What You Can Get for $35,000 in Salto, Uruguay
Posted on July 21, 2010 by Lee Harrison

For big-city living in Uruguay, Salto is hard to beat. It offers just about every convenience that you’d find in the capital city of Montevideo…without Montevideo’s prices.
Uruguay—Buy a Home For Much Less Than $100,000
Posted on July 20, 2010 by Lee Harrison

The first thing that got my attention in Mercedes, Uruguay was the motorbikes…rows of motorbikes with keys dangling from the ignition.
Uruguay’s Best Quality of Life for the Money
Posted on July 15, 2010 by Lee Harrison

When I picked a place to settle in Uruguay, I picked the most-expensive city they had.
Mayhem in Montevideo
Posted on July 14, 2010 by Lee Harrison

It was fairly quiet at my apartment, which is unusual. I can usually hear Tango music drifting up from the square, the crowds chatting while waiting to enter the theater, or at least a bus going by. Today however, there was no traffic, and no one in the square.
Follow This Simple Secret for Beachfront Bargains
Posted on June 4, 2010 by Rob Marstrand

I am writing to you today from Rocha in Uruguay. I love it here—clean air, green fields, traffic-free roads and miles of unspoilt sandy beaches. Bliss.
Protected: Real Estate on Our Radar—Then and Now
Posted on April 30, 2010 by Ronan McMahon

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.
The Best Beaches Are Here…
Posted on April 9, 2010 by Ronan McMahon

The department of Rocha in the east of Uruguay stretches from South America’s premier resort, Punta del Este to the border with Brazil. The best beaches in Uruguay are here.
Market Watch — How to Profit from the Next Punta del Este
Posted on March 24, 2010 by Ronan McMahon

Now is a good time to buy in Rocha, east of Punte de Este in Uruguay. Here, you can still grab your own half-acre toe-hold for less than $49,000.
The 4 Best Real Estate Investments for 2010
Posted on December 5, 2009 by Ronan McMahon

Next year is going to be the most exciting one real estate investors have seen in a decade. I’ve got my eye on four spots, in particular—diverse opportunities around the globe, each of which represents an excellent value play.
Affordable Chic in Montevideo: How Office Space Can Make a Perfect Home
Posted on October 27, 2009 by Margaret Summerfield

Recently, I saw a French-style apartment in Montevideo for only $450 a square meter. The apartment had all the trimmings—high ceilings, marble fireplaces, and parquet floors. It was well located, and in good condition. The realtor said it was “ideal for offices.”
Your Overseas Retirement Just Got 50% Cheaper
Posted on August 30, 2009 by Ronan McMahon

Today’s global economic problems mean opportunities for you that didn’t exist a few years ago. If you think you can no longer afford the retirement or second home you planned, you’re wrong.
Beach Houses that Earn their Keep—How to Cash in on Rental Income
Posted on May 22, 2009 by International Living

Beachfront property not only makes sense as a pure investment—after all, they’re not making any more of it—but it can also make an ideal second home.
Buy in Uruguay From $63,000
Posted on March 25, 2009 by Ronan McMahon

If peace, stability, a strong democratic tradition, culture, diversity, natural beauty, a temperate climate free of natural disasters, a low cost of living, and outstanding real estate values are on your checklist, look to Uruguay.
Own a 20-acre Ranch in Shakira’s Neighborhood for $58,000
Posted on October 2, 2008 by International Living

Just a stone’s throw from Uruguay’s most popular beach resorts, you’ll find miles of wide, open space with rolling hills and stunning natural surroundings, where you can own a huge country estate for less than $25,000.