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That has to be one of the dumbest things I ever heard someone carrying around hundreds of thousands of dollars all the way from the...
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BuySellBA is really good. The process in Argentina is absurd and we wouldn't have attempted it without their help. You also pay a lot...
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BuySellBA arranged it all through an intermediary offshore, we wire funds to that entity and there is no extra fee. Definitely reach...
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Betsy probably any larger developer will have a similar process for compliance. A friend backed almost backed out of a purchase as the...
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I bought a new construction and making the payments now but they refused to allow this option. I am responsible for getting the cash...
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Guessing we used the same developer as your sister :)
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My sister bought an apartment from a large developer and she just pays them directly from her American bank account. But it isn't as...
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Understandable that people still don't trust the banks. It is one thing to have a USD account and another to get a large amount of...
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Sounds like there is still not too many locals that want to trust their bank. Frustrating going through a real estate purchase right...
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We've suffer almost 2 decades of economic restrictions and economic disasters from previous governments so it is expectable. However now...
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On new construction properties is the only time that the seller will force you to use their Escribano. The law allows developers to use...
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Awesome that you are saving the fee (and especially the hassle) of dealing with cash. It is surprising how much is still in cash here.
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Buying an apartment here was one of the most frustrating experiences of my life! Most that I have talked to also describe a stressful...
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Unfortunately this is still the norm here when buying a property. I went through the same process when I bought my apartment. My wife...