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European investors are looking at Buenos Aires again: interest in high-end properties is growing - La Nacion Propiedades
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Inversores europeos vuelven a mirar Buenos Aires: crece el interés por propiedades de alta gama
Los valores todavía por debajo de los máximos históricos y el diferencial frente a ciudades europeas impulsan consultas de compradores extranjeros.
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April 14, 2026
By Andrea Glikman
Prices still below historical highs and the price difference compared to European cities are driving inquiries from foreign buyers.
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The Buenos Aires real estate market has once again begun to attract the attention of international investors , especially Europeans, who see Buenos Aires as a value opportunity compared to the high prices in the world's major capitals.
In recent months, inquiries from foreign buyers interested in acquiring properties have increased , primarily in traditional neighborhoods and in the high-end segment. This renewed interest also appears within an international context marked by geopolitical tensions, leading some investors to diversify their assets into other markets.
In this scenario, Buenos Aires begins to appear on the map. “In an international context marked by geopolitical tensions and the ongoing war in Eastern Europe, Buenos Aires is emerging as a city that could be an investment opportunity,” stated Francisco Altgelt, head of Altgelt Real Estate.
Prices are much lower than in Europe.
Despite a slight recovery in prices, property values are still below their all-time highs. According to industry professionals, this gap is one of the main attractions for international capital.“During 2025, the real estate market in the City of Buenos Aires saw a price increase of between 5% and 10%, but values are still below the peaks recorded in 2018 and 2019, creating a window of opportunity for those who want to invest today,” Altgelt explained.
The difference with Europe is particularly striking for foreign buyers. While in many European capitals the price per square meter far exceeds €5,000 and even €10,000 , in Buenos Aires it is still possible to find properties in established neighborhoods for around US$2,400 or US$2,500 per square meter.
“For many international investors, that price difference makes the city an interesting alternative within global real estate markets,” said Altgelt, who added that traditional neighborhoods like Recoleta are among the most sought after by European buyers.
High-end properties
“Lately, the number of inquiries from foreigners has been increasing. In Argentina, especially high-end properties, which are the most attractive for investment, are still competitively priced compared to other major cities in the region and the world . And, moreover, it is a country that is not in conflict,” noted Gabriela Goldzer, director of Ocampo Propiedades.The appeal isn't limited to the price difference alone. The regulatory framework also works in its favor. Unlike in other countries, in Argentina foreigners can purchase real estate without significant restrictions, and transactions are conducted in dollars.
With prices still lagging behind other cities around the world and a market that is beginning to show signs of recovery, Buenos Aires real estate is once again positioning itself as an attractive alternative for international capital seeking opportunities.
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