Can a foreigner rent a long-term rental in pesos in Buenos Aires? Running into issues with everyone asking for co-signer that owns property

[Anchor Baby]

In what area are you looking to rent, how many bedrooms? Budget? Could you provide a source of income that they can verify? I know two people, both Argentine lawyers, who manage Airbnbs and long-term leases. I could inquire on your behalf.

We have checked out the various neighborhoods and we like Recoleta, Palermo Chico and parts of Belgrano the most. We are looking for a 3 bedroom. Or at least 2 bedrooms and an office as my husband works remote. Open to budget but I think that we found a place. The crazy owner before that kept wanting to change the rate has come back agreeing to the original price. We hope she doesn't change the terms before signing the contract. Thanks @Sunny I will DM you if it doesn't work out.

 

[Thomas]

Here's how I was able to rent long-term, easily, without any garantía (in Santa Fe province):

NOTE: Before you begin this process, make sure the owners/rental agency are willing to accept Locativa as a guarantor (sometimes referred to as seguro de caución).

1. Go to Locativa (designed for anyone who doesn't have access to a garantía):

Soy inquilino – Locativa

www.locativa.com.ar

2. Fill out the info on the site and wait for them to contact you (in my case, it took 48-72 hours)

3. Pay at the office (you might be able to do this remotely, but I just walked in and paid with my credit card from my US bank in a single payment)

4. Locativa will have you sign a contract where you confer them the legal responsibility for the garantía, and hold a USD deposit from you for doing so, which will be returned to you at the end of the rental contract in physical USD.

5. You then take the contract from Locativa to your rental agency and have them create the rental contract where Locativa appears as the guarantor, which you then sign to get the keys.

I had a great experience with them -- professional, quick service, and helpful employees. Without Locativa, it would have been practically impossible for us to rent down here with any option outside of Airbnb, which would have easily cost 4-5x what we now pay.

 

[Uncle Wong]

Here's how I was able to rent long-term, easily, without any garantía (in Santa Fe province):

NOTE: Before you begin this process, make sure the owners/rental agency are willing to accept Locativa as a guarantor (sometimes referred to as seguro de caución).

1. Go to Locativa (designed for anyone who doesn't have access to a garantía):

Soy inquilino – Locativa

www.locativa.com.ar

2. Fill out the info on the site and wait for them to contact you (in my case, it took 48-72 hours)

3. Pay at the office (you might be able to do this remotely, but I just walked in and paid with my credit card from my US bank in a single payment)

4. Locativa will have you sign a contract where you confer them the legal responsibility for the garantía, and hold a USD deposit from you for doing so, which will be returned to you at the end of the rental contract in physical USD.

5. You then take the contract from Locativa to your rental agency and have them create the rental contract where Locativa appears as the guarantor, which you then sign to get the keys.

I had a great experience with them -- professional, quick service, and helpful employees. Without Locativa, it would have been practically impossible for us to rent down here with any option outside of Airbnb, which would have easily cost 4-5x what we now pay.

Do they work in CABA? I heard they are much more difficult in Buenos Aires vs. other provinces.

 

[Thomas]

Do they work in CABA? I heard they are much more difficult in Buenos Aires vs. other provinces.

They claim to offer services across all of Argentina. Like any other tramite in CABA, I imagine they are much more backlogged there due to sheer numbers.