Reference guides
Structured reference documents on the core concepts of Argentina's urban development and real estate financing ecosystem. Designed for self-study and offline reference.
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Each guide covers a specific area of the ecosystem in depth. They're designed to be read independently or as a sequence.
A comprehensive guide to the fideicomiso structure as used in Argentine real estate development. Covers the legal basis under Ley 24.441 and its subsequent updates, the roles of fiduciante, fiduciario, and beneficiario, the mechanics of al costo and de inversión variants, and the lifecycle of a typical construction fideicomiso from formation to liquidation. Includes a plain-language glossary of key terms.
Request this guideAn actor-by-actor breakdown of everyone involved in a real estate development project in Argentina. From the desarrollista who identifies the opportunity to the escribano who signs the final escritura, this guide maps the full cast of participants, their responsibilities, their legal obligations, and the moments at which they enter and exit the project. Includes a visual timeline of actor involvement.
Request this guideA guide to the legal regime of propiedad horizontal (PH) in Argentina, updated to reflect the changes introduced by the Código Civil y Comercial of 2015. Covers the constitution of a PH, the distinction between private units and common areas, the role and powers of the consortium administrator, the rights and obligations of unit owners, and the process of obtaining individual title deeds within a PH building.
Request this guideAn explanation of how the dual-currency structure of Argentina's real estate market functions, why properties are priced in US dollars while construction costs are measured in pesos, how the Índice de Costo de la Construcción (CAC) works, and how developers have historically managed currency risk across different exchange rate regimes. Includes an overview of adjustment clauses used in construction contracts.
Request this guideA guide to the Código de Planeamiento Urbano of the City of Buenos Aires and how it shapes what can be built, where, and at what density. Covers zoning districts, building height limits, floor-area ratios, urban heritage protection areas, and the process for obtaining building permits. Includes notes on how planning regulation differs between CABA and the Buenos Aires province municipalities.
Request this guideA chronological overview of how Argentina's real estate development sector evolved from 1990 to the present. Covers the convertibility era, the 2001 collapse and its aftermath, the recovery of 2002-2008, the dollar controls period, the fideicomiso boom, and the challenges of the 2018-2023 cycle. Written to help readers understand how current market structures and instruments are products of specific historical pressures.
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All guides are purely educational reference documents. They describe and explain. They do not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice.