Architects have a broader role in Uruguay than many other countries. In addition to designing, planning, and managing construction, architects will often provide home and building inspections and provide appraisals.

Paradise Uruguay (August 24, 2010) New development sales in Punta del Este are having a solid run. In the last 18 months (January ’09 – July ’10), Punta del Este’s real estate sales have touched 1.5 billion US dollars, which breaks down to an average of 2.6 million US dollars in sales per day.

Uruguayan born Carlos Ott is a world renowned architect with his main office in Montevideo Uruguay and additional offices in Shanghai, China and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Left: Carlos Ott - image used with permission)

When is the best time of year to shop for real estate in Uruguay?

The short answer is any time other than high season.  
 

Punta del Diablo real estate provides an opportunity to invest in the most up-and-coming beach community in Uruguay’s Department of Rocha.

This article provides information you need to rent an apartment in Montevideo, Uruguay. It includes where to find long term rentals, typical move-in costs, and how to calculate your total monthly housing expenses before you make a commitment.

Punta del Este real estate is mostly comprised of vacation rentals which come in a broad range of property types, standards of luxury, and price ranges, providing satisfying options for just about anyone aspiring to break into this world class beach resort market.

There are a lot of reasons people are attracted to Uruguay real estate, which include a sunny place to spend winter, experiencing a different culture, taking advantage of real estate opportunities that are not available in the domestic market, investment diversification, protection against inflation or domestic threats, and establishing a base for citizenship and/or retirement.

In Uruguay's real estate industry homes are measured in square meters and land is measured in hectares. If you are accustomed to square feet and acres, here is how to make quick in-the-field conversions that will get you close.

Montevideo real estate provides a broad selection of communities and price ranges, making it possible for just about anyone with a nest egg and an adventurous spirit to own real estate in the city Mercer rates as being “the most livable” in South America.