Has Argentina become a better place to move as a retiree under Milei or worse? Should I move?

[njexpat]

I have been reading all the posts and it is interesting to read some of the posts. From reading news from the United States you would think Milei is a miracle worker with so many improvements but on this expat forum I hear people complaining all the time how expensive it has become. Are things improving there as an expat? Do you all notice anything improving?

Most issues won't affect us like employee issues as most of us will never have a company there. It seems like many of you are on fixed USD savings and the cost has gone up with Milei.

I’m hoping to get some on-the-ground perspectives about what life is actually like in Buenos Aires right now, especially with all the recent economic shifts. Like genuinely. Are things as bad as some of you say?

How have Milei’s policies impacted the day-to-day livability for expats or retirees coming from abroad on a fixed income? Has the situation gotten better, worse, or just different? I’ve also been reading some rumblings that applying for a retirement visa has become much more difficult lately, and I’m wondering if that’s going to make things tough for newcomers going forward.

I recently retired and will have my SS payments. I'm going to travel around to a few different countries and see which is the best. I have visited BA before many times but it was much cheaper then.

Do people think prices will keep going up? I read some old posts but I just wanted to ask some of you on the ground. Will $2,500 dollars per month be enough for me?

 

[Finance Prof]

I have been reading all the posts and it is interesting to read some of the posts. From reading news from the United States you would think Milei is a miracle worker with so many improvements but on this expat forum I hear people complaining all the time how expensive it has become. Are things improving there as an expat? Do you all notice anything improving?

Most issues won't affect us like employee issues as most of us will never have a company there. It seems like many of you are on fixed USD savings and the cost has gone up with Milei.

I’m hoping to get some on-the-ground perspectives about what life is actually like in Buenos Aires right now, especially with all the recent economic shifts. Like genuinely. Are things as bad as some of you say?

How have Milei’s policies impacted the day-to-day livability for expats or retirees coming from abroad on a fixed income? Has the situation gotten better, worse, or just different? I’ve also been reading some rumblings that applying for a retirement visa has become much more difficult lately, and I’m wondering if that’s going to make things tough for newcomers going forward.

I recently retired and will have my SS payments. I'm going to travel around to a few different countries and see which is the best. I have visited BA before many times but it was much cheaper then.

Do people think prices will keep going up? I read some old posts but I just wanted to ask some of you on the ground. Will $2,500 dollars per month be enough for me?

Things speaking from an expat have just gotten worse under Milei. A few things are easier to get or order or electronics are cheaper but most of us wait to buy these things when we go to the USA. Exchange rate is not realistic and prices have gone up 4X for many things.

I personally don't think Milei will win again by the time the next election comes around but I could be wrong.

 

[Content Provider]

Most issues won't affect us like employee issues as most of us will never have a company there. It seems like many of you are on fixed USD savings and the cost has gone up with Milei.

I’m hoping to get some on-the-ground perspectives about what life is actually like in Buenos Aires right now, especially with all the recent economic shifts. Like genuinely. Are things as bad as some of you say?

How have Milei’s policies impacted the day-to-day livability for expats or retirees coming from abroad on a fixed income? Has the situation gotten better, worse, or just different? I’ve also been reading some rumblings that applying for a retirement visa has become much more difficult lately, and I’m wondering if that’s going to make things tough for newcomers going forward.

I recently retired and will have my SS payments. I'm going to travel around to a few different countries and see which is the best. I have visited BA before many times but it was much cheaper then.

Do people think prices will keep going up? I read some old posts but I just wanted to ask some of you on the ground. Will $2,500 dollars per month be enough for me?

Oh wow, another brave soul venturing into the thrilling world of "Will my fixed USD income still let me live like a king in Buenos Aires?" posts. Truly groundbreaking stuff.

Yes, things have "changed" under Milei—mostly in the sense that the magical era of hyper-cheap everything for dollar-holders has been replaced by something called "reality." Prices in USD have gone up a lot because the peso isn't collapsing quite as dramatically anymore (congrats on the inflation taming, I guess?), so your old memories of BA being dirt-cheap are now just cute nostalgia. Rent in nice neighborhoods? Often quoted in dollars now, and it's not the giveaway it used to be. Groceries, eating out, utilities after subsidy cuts—everything feels more "normal" priced, which for expats means less of a steal.

Day-to-day livability for retirees/expats on fixed income? It's... different. Inflation is way down from the nightmare days (monthly around 2-3% lately, annual forecasts dipping toward 20% or so for 2026), the economy's growing a bit, more stuff in stores, no more constant "everything doubles tomorrow" panic. But for those of us not running companies or earning locally, the big win of "my dollars buy a palace" has shrunk. Many say it's gotten tougher for newcomers on fixed budgets—less "luxury on peanuts," more "comfortable if you're careful."

Your $2,500/month? **It's enough**—comfortably, even nicely—for a single retiree in BA right now, assuming you don't insist on a luxury Palermo penthouse with daily steak dinners and private drivers. Current expat breakdowns put a solid, enjoyable lifestyle (decent apartment in a good area, eating out regularly, some travel around Argentina, private health insurance) around $1,800–$2,500/month. You could swing modest luxury or just very comfortable on that. It's not the $1,500 "king" budget of yesteryear, but it's far from scraping by. Numbeo and expat reports peg single-person basics (no rent) under $900, so with rent factored in, you're in the green zone.

Retirement visa? Yeah, it's gotten a bit stricter with recent changes—higher minimum income proofs (around $1,400–$2,000/month depending on minimum wage updates), more paperwork scrutiny, and some say processing is slower/pickier since 2025 tweaks. But if your SS covers the requirement, it's still doable; just don't expect the rubber-stamp welcome mat of old.

Prices going up forever? Not "forever," but don't bet on another massive dollar-gift devaluation anytime soon. Milei's whole thing is stabilizing, so expect more gradual creep than chaos.

Bottom line: Come check it out like you planned—BA's still amazing, vibrant, full of culture and meat—but pack the sarcasm for when your waiter hands you a bill that doesn't make you laugh out loud anymore. Welcome to the post-miracle era. Enjoy the steak; it's still cheaper than Miami. 😏

 

[Betsy Ross]

Oh wow, another brave soul venturing into the thrilling world of "Will my fixed USD income still let me live like a king in Buenos Aires?" posts. Truly groundbreaking stuff.

Yes, things have "changed" under Milei—mostly in the sense that the magical era of hyper-cheap everything for dollar-holders has been replaced by something called "reality." Prices in USD have gone up a lot because the peso isn't collapsing quite as dramatically anymore (congrats on the inflation taming, I guess?), so your old memories of BA being dirt-cheap are now just cute nostalgia. Rent in nice neighborhoods? Often quoted in dollars now, and it's not the giveaway it used to be. Groceries, eating out, utilities after subsidy cuts—everything feels more "normal" priced, which for expats means less of a steal.

Day-to-day livability for retirees/expats on fixed income? It's... different. Inflation is way down from the nightmare days (monthly around 2-3% lately, annual forecasts dipping toward 20% or so for 2026), the economy's growing a bit, more stuff in stores, no more constant "everything doubles tomorrow" panic. But for those of us not running companies or earning locally, the big win of "my dollars buy a palace" has shrunk. Many say it's gotten tougher for newcomers on fixed budgets—less "luxury on peanuts," more "comfortable if you're careful."

Your $2,500/month? **It's enough**—comfortably, even nicely—for a single retiree in BA right now, assuming you don't insist on a luxury Palermo penthouse with daily steak dinners and private drivers. Current expat breakdowns put a solid, enjoyable lifestyle (decent apartment in a good area, eating out regularly, some travel around Argentina, private health insurance) around $1,800–$2,500/month. You could swing modest luxury or just very comfortable on that. It's not the $1,500 "king" budget of yesteryear, but it's far from scraping by. Numbeo and expat reports peg single-person basics (no rent) under $900, so with rent factored in, you're in the green zone.

Retirement visa? Yeah, it's gotten a bit stricter with recent changes—higher minimum income proofs (around $1,400–$2,000/month depending on minimum wage updates), more paperwork scrutiny, and some say processing is slower/pickier since 2025 tweaks. But if your SS covers the requirement, it's still doable; just don't expect the rubber-stamp welcome mat of old.

Prices going up forever? Not "forever," but don't bet on another massive dollar-gift devaluation anytime soon. Milei's whole thing is stabilizing, so expect more gradual creep than chaos.

Bottom line: Come check it out like you planned—BA's still amazing, vibrant, full of culture and meat—but pack the sarcasm for when your waiter hands you a bill that doesn't make you laugh out loud anymore. Welcome to the post-miracle era. Enjoy the steak; it's still cheaper than Miami. 😏

I think this is enough IF you own your own place. You can still get by renting on that but most of the people I see having to leave is people stuck renting and having to move every few years. The wild card like most places is how much you spend going out to eat, etc. Private healthcare insurance has also jumped up. I'm paying around $500 USD per month on a really good plan. You can probably pay less maybe around $400 USD a month. Also moving out to less high end areas is much cheaper. It just depends on the rent but you can still get a nice place for under $900 a month.

Here things can change up and down. It could be completely different in 2 years. We will have to wait and see.

 

[oil rush]

I have been reading all the posts and it is interesting to read some of the posts. From reading news from the United States you would think Milei is a miracle worker with so many improvements but on this expat forum I hear people complaining all the time how expensive it has become. Are things improving there as an expat? Do you all notice anything improving?

Most issues won't affect us like employee issues as most of us will never have a company there. It seems like many of you are on fixed USD savings and the cost has gone up with Milei.

I’m hoping to get some on-the-ground perspectives about what life is actually like in Buenos Aires right now, especially with all the recent economic shifts. Like genuinely. Are things as bad as some of you say?

How have Milei’s policies impacted the day-to-day livability for expats or retirees coming from abroad on a fixed income? Has the situation gotten better, worse, or just different? I’ve also been reading some rumblings that applying for a retirement visa has become much more difficult lately, and I’m wondering if that’s going to make things tough for newcomers going forward.

I recently retired and will have my SS payments. I'm going to travel around to a few different countries and see which is the best. I have visited BA before many times but it was much cheaper then.

Do people think prices will keep going up? I read some old posts but I just wanted to ask some of you on the ground. Will $2,500 dollars per month be enough for me?

You have to learn to drown out the noise on expat boards. On this and others you can see many have already left. Usually Argentina gets expats or digital nomads that swarm here when it's cheap and have to leave once it gets expensive.

Mostly expats don't care about policies that might help or improve the country. All they care about how much a steak is which isn't the best barometer to judge if someone is successful. Milei has made a lot of great and necessary changes that are painful for locals and expats on a budget but longer term they will help Argentina be stable.

Change like this is painful.

You can get by here on $2,500 a month if you live a modest lifestyle and you find a cheap place to rent. As far as I know you can still easily qualify for retirement visa on $2,500 a month.

 

[ElQueso]

It's gotten much much worse for prices with Milei. Honestly terrible. Prices at the grocery stores are expensive. My healthcare costs have gone up, condo fees have gone up 4x. Utilities are much more. Insurance is more. Transportation is much higher. Not saying it's not still doable but if you're asking if things are worse or better they are much worse. The peso is overvalued.

 

[RN in BA]

Like many I feel in love with BA when I went a few years ago. I wanted to move down and almost dropped everything to move down. I am thankful my mother talked me out of it. I talk to my Argentinean friends and they are all struggling. They are making a higher salary than before. That is true but they said that everything has jumped up in price more than the raises they got so it's the true cost of things that matter. Most are in debt.

I am sending down Western Union payments to 3 that I know just to help them. Just $100 usd each but that is the difference with them eating or not each month.

I think it should be clear from anyone reading this forum that things are much more expensive under this new president. I don't know how people are making it. Much better places to live that are less expensive. But with $2500 a month you can get by. That's for sure.

My problem is the jobs there don't pay much at all. Jobs are almost impossible to come by.

 

[Surfer]

Like many I feel in love with BA when I went a few years ago. I wanted to move down and almost dropped everything to move down. I am thankful my mother talked me out of it. I talk to my Argentinean friends and they are all struggling. They are making a higher salary than before. That is true but they said that everything has jumped up in price more than the raises they got so it's the true cost of things that matter. Most are in debt.

I am sending down Western Union payments to 3 that I know just to help them. Just $100 usd each but that is the difference with them eating or not each month.

I think it should be clear from anyone reading this forum that things are much more expensive under this new president. I don't know how people are making it. Much better places to live that are less expensive. But with $2500 a month you can get by. That's for sure.

My problem is the jobs there don't pay much at all. Jobs are almost impossible to come by.

I wonder if Iran will retaliate against Argentina with terrorism in Argentina since Trump and Milei are so close. I have friends that had family members seriously injured during the AMIA attack in 1992. They worry about things with the escalation in the Middle East.

 

[Bettina]

I wonder if Iran will retaliate against Argentina with terrorism in Argentina since Trump and Milei are so close. I have friends that had family members seriously injured during the AMIA attack in 1992. They worry about things with the escalation in the Middle East.

That is something I didn't even think about. That is a good point but you can't go through life worrying about that. Argentina is a long way from the conflict.

I honestly don't think Buenos Aires is much cheaper than living in the USA. I know many that say it is just as expensive when you compare the same lifestyle.

 

[Content Provider]

You have to learn to drown out the noise on expat boards. On this and others you can see many have already left. Usually Argentina gets expats or digital nomads that swarm here when it's cheap and have to leave once it gets expensive.

Mostly expats don't care about policies that might help or improve the country. All they care about how much a steak is which isn't the best barometer to judge if someone is successful. Milei has made a lot of great and necessary changes that are painful for locals and expats on a budget but longer term they will help Argentina be stable.

Change like this is painful.

You can get by here on $2,500 a month if you live a modest lifestyle and you find a cheap place to rent. As far as I know you can still easily qualify for retirement visa on $2,500 a month.

"Mostly expats don't care about policies that might help or improve the country. All they care about how much a steak" Ain't that the truth.

 

[Bingo]

"Mostly expats don't care about policies that might help or improve the country. All they care about how much a steak" Ain't that the truth.

BA expats seem like the biggest whiners out there. Price of things went up everywhere and the dollar has fallen everywhere.

 

[lemonade]

I have been reading all the posts and it is interesting to read some of the posts. From reading news from the United States you would think Milei is a miracle worker with so many improvements but on this expat forum I hear people complaining all the time how expensive it has become. Are things improving there as an expat? Do you all notice anything improving?

Most issues won't affect us like employee issues as most of us will never have a company there. It seems like many of you are on fixed USD savings and the cost has gone up with Milei.

I’m hoping to get some on-the-ground perspectives about what life is actually like in Buenos Aires right now, especially with all the recent economic shifts. Like genuinely. Are things as bad as some of you say?

How have Milei’s policies impacted the day-to-day livability for expats or retirees coming from abroad on a fixed income? Has the situation gotten better, worse, or just different? I’ve also been reading some rumblings that applying for a retirement visa has become much more difficult lately, and I’m wondering if that’s going to make things tough for newcomers going forward.

I recently retired and will have my SS payments. I'm going to travel around to a few different countries and see which is the best. I have visited BA before many times but it was much cheaper then.

Do people think prices will keep going up? I read some old posts but I just wanted to ask some of you on the ground. Will $2,500 dollars per month be enough for me?

been here the past year. It doesn't seem like many see things are improving much. At least the middle class and poor have it tough. Prices are going up again and salaries aren't meeting the increases. I don't know how people make it here. If you ask people how things are going they will say some things are improving and others aren't.

@njexpat will you buy a place here or wherever you go or just rent? It is a hassle moving every few months. I am doing airbnbs and it has been a pain moving around. I tried to get a long term rent like a local would and most owners want someone to guarantee and cosign for them. The way around that was to pay upfront but that is its own challenges as I didn't have enough cash to do that.

This is a strange place with certain things.

 

[Betsy Ross]

been here the past year. It doesn't seem like many see things are improving much. At least the middle class and poor have it tough. Prices are going up again and salaries aren't meeting the increases. I don't know how people make it here. If you ask people how things are going they will say some things are improving and others aren't.

@njexpat will you buy a place here or wherever you go or just rent? It is a hassle moving every few months. I am doing airbnbs and it has been a pain moving around. I tried to get a long term rent like a local would and most owners want someone to guarantee and cosign for them. The way around that was to pay upfront but that is its own challenges as I didn't have enough cash to do that.

This is a strange place with certain things.

Once you know you will want to stay it can make sense to buy. I did the short term rental thing and even paid one year up front for one of my first apartments before I bought mine. You are right Lemonade but the reason they do that is because it is difficult to evict someone that doesn't pay. That is why they do that. You can get someone that owns property to co-sign for you but that is a big ask. I didn't know anyone well enough to do that.

I wouldn't recommend buying something here until you know for sure you want to stay here. But real estate is dirt cheap compared to most major cities. You can still get apartments in really nice areas here for under $150k here which I consider a bargain.

 

[njexpat]

Thanks everyone.

Things speaking from an expat have just gotten worse under Milei. A few things are easier to get or order or electronics are cheaper but most of us wait to buy these things when we go to the USA. Exchange rate is not realistic and prices have gone up 4X for many things.

I personally don't think Milei will win again by the time the next election comes around but I could be wrong.

It is really difficult to understand if things are getting better or worse. Here now and talking to some people it is very difficult for them to get by. Online there are a lot of articles telling how Milei is the next cure to cancer and others saying he is going to jail. Hard to make heads or tails talking to people or reading things. Kind of reminds me of Trump. Do people have Milei Derangement syndrome here?

It's gotten much much worse for prices with Milei. Honestly terrible. Prices at the grocery stores are expensive. My healthcare costs have gone up, condo fees have gone up 4x. Utilities are much more. Insurance is more. Transportation is much higher. Not saying it's not still doable but if you're asking if things are worse or better they are much worse. The peso is overvalued.

I am shocked at some of the prices here. Went to the pharmacy to get some stuff. I didn't pack much because I figured it would be cheaper here in BA. But stuff like toothpaste, mouthwash, shaving cream, aftershave, etc. are much higher than anywhere back home. Was shocked even at prices of shampoo. Wasn't expecting that.

Ubers seem very cheap here compared to US. It sounds like prices have shot up on some things. I spoke to some tourists that came here before and they were all complaining. Talked to some restaurant workers that tell me it is very slow compared to before.

Once you know you will want to stay it can make sense to buy. I did the short term rental thing and even paid one year up front for one of my first apartments before I bought mine. You are right Lemonade but the reason they do that is because it is difficult to evict someone that doesn't pay. That is why they do that. You can get someone that owns property to co-sign for you but that is a big ask. I didn't know anyone well enough to do that.

I wouldn't recommend buying something here until you know for sure you want to stay here. But real estate is dirt cheap compared to most major cities. You can still get apartments in really nice areas here for under $150k here which I consider a bargain.

I am in an airbnb right now and it is terrible. I booked it a while ago but I will look to move. There is black mold all over the bathroom and bedrooms. Place looks nothing like the photos at all. Dark like a dungeon. Slow internet.

I will buy a place wherever I decide to retire. I don't need a huge place. 1-2 bedrooms is ok for me. It seems like there is still a lot of construction going on. Online I am surprised how many properties are in disrepair. Most look like they need to be renovated. I would rather have a new building. Does anyone know what some of these new construction buildings go for right now? I am in no hurry and can wait.

Thank you all.

 

[Johnny]

Thanks everyone.


It is really difficult to understand if things are getting better or worse. Here now and talking to some people it is very difficult for them to get by. Online there are a lot of articles telling how Milei is the next cure to cancer and others saying he is going to jail. Hard to make heads or tails talking to people or reading things. Kind of reminds me of Trump. Do people have Milei Derangement syndrome here?


I am shocked at some of the prices here. Went to the pharmacy to get some stuff. I didn't pack much because I figured it would be cheaper here in BA. But stuff like toothpaste, mouthwash, shaving cream, aftershave, etc. are much higher than anywhere back home. Was shocked even at prices of shampoo. Wasn't expecting that.

Ubers seem very cheap here compared to US. It sounds like prices have shot up on some things. I spoke to some tourists that came here before and they were all complaining. Talked to some restaurant workers that tell me it is very slow compared to before.


I am in an airbnb right now and it is terrible. I booked it a while ago but I will look to move. There is black mold all over the bathroom and bedrooms. Place looks nothing like the photos at all. Dark like a dungeon. Slow internet.

I will buy a place wherever I decide to retire. I don't need a huge place. 1-2 bedrooms is ok for me. It seems like there is still a lot of construction going on. Online I am surprised how many properties are in disrepair. Most look like they need to be renovated. I would rather have a new building. Does anyone know what some of these new construction buildings go for right now? I am in no hurry and can wait.

Thank you all.

I am no expert on Buenos Aires at all. Just a rookie. I made my first trip in 2023 and I couldn't believe how cheap everything was! Like ridiculously cheap. I guess it is usually not that cheap. I bought my first apartment in Palermo in 2023 and got a bargain. Prices jumped up quickly. I posted a few posts about it. It sounds like that was a bottom.

Prices shot up so much @njexpat that my last trip felt expensive. Not just compared to my first trip to BA but I travel for work all the time and I live in California and prices at a lot of places was more than in California! I rent out my apartment and the monthly homeowner's fees jump up each month. Still not as bad as the US but electricity and the bills keep going up.

If you buy a place to live you can still get by with your budget. I already bought 2 apartments and I will probably buy 1-2 more in Buenos Aires. My apartment has been full and doing well with rentals. My 2nd apartment I already paid for it in full but it won't be done until around January 2028 but I felt like that was a bargain too. I'm looking at new constructions in buildings where they are zoned to do Airbnb's as I heard some buildings are trying to restrict STR's.

 

[crypto]

What I noticed since Milei got elected is foreigners before were praising Milei. Now most of the stuff I see online foreigners are clowning on him. I have never seen such a reversal in change of opinion.



Some of the posts in that thread are hilarious. This was my favorite. Someone wrote "if only there were signs". 😭

 

[ElQueso]

What I noticed since Milei got elected is foreigners before were praising Milei. Now most of the stuff I see online foreigners are clowning on him. I have never seen such a reversal in change of opinion.



Some of the posts in that thread are hilarious. This was my favorite. Someone wrote "if only there were signs". 😭

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I think it's hilarious Netanyahu's s ancestral (paternal) family name was originally Mileikowsky. I have no idea if President Milei shortened his last name.

 

[njexpat]

I am no expert on Buenos Aires at all. Just a rookie. I made my first trip in 2023 and I couldn't believe how cheap everything was! Like ridiculously cheap. I guess it is usually not that cheap. I bought my first apartment in Palermo in 2023 and got a bargain. Prices jumped up quickly. I posted a few posts about it. It sounds like that was a bottom.

Prices shot up so much @njexpat that my last trip felt expensive. Not just compared to my first trip to BA but I travel for work all the time and I live in California and prices at a lot of places was more than in California! I rent out my apartment and the monthly homeowner's fees jump up each month. Still not as bad as the US but electricity and the bills keep going up.

If you buy a place to live you can still get by with your budget. I already bought 2 apartments and I will probably buy 1-2 more in Buenos Aires. My apartment has been full and doing well with rentals. My 2nd apartment I already paid for it in full but it won't be done until around January 2028 but I felt like that was a bargain too. I'm looking at new constructions in buildings where they are zoned to do Airbnb's as I heard some buildings are trying to restrict STR's.

Wow just saw your apartment from the link. That looks great. The rates you are getting look great. I assume you are buying to do rentals on all of them or will you move to BA?

 

[Betsy Ross]

I am no expert on Buenos Aires at all. Just a rookie. I made my first trip in 2023 and I couldn't believe how cheap everything was! Like ridiculously cheap. I guess it is usually not that cheap. I bought my first apartment in Palermo in 2023 and got a bargain. Prices jumped up quickly. I posted a few posts about it. It sounds like that was a bottom.

Prices shot up so much @njexpat that my last trip felt expensive. Not just compared to my first trip to BA but I travel for work all the time and I live in California and prices at a lot of places was more than in California! I rent out my apartment and the monthly homeowner's fees jump up each month. Still not as bad as the US but electricity and the bills keep going up.

If you buy a place to live you can still get by with your budget. I already bought 2 apartments and I will probably buy 1-2 more in Buenos Aires. My apartment has been full and doing well with rentals. My 2nd apartment I already paid for it in full but it won't be done until around January 2028 but I felt like that was a bargain too. I'm looking at new constructions in buildings where they are zoned to do Airbnb's as I heard some buildings are trying to restrict STR's.

This is important. My building where I live had a few STR Airbnb's and the owners hated it having people come and go. The last 3 remaining Airbnbs have stopped and converted to long term rentals probably because we took legal action against them and utility bills keep going up so the owners are making more with long term.

More and more buildings are trying to restrict short-term rentals.

Alquileres temporarios a través de plataformas: la nueva grieta silenciosa en los edificios porteños y hasta dónde llega el efecto Airbnb

Asociaciones de administradores y consorcistas dicen que creció la conflictividad.Seguridad, ruido y desorden, entre los focos de tensión.

www.clarin.com

 

[Johnny]

Wow just saw your apartment from the link. That looks great. The rates you are getting look great. I assume you are buying to do rentals on all of them or will you move to BA?

I mainly am buying as investments. I like real estate and love Buenos Aires. I would like to spend a big part of the year in Buenos Aires once I retire so it will be nice owning a few places here.

This is important. My building where I live had a few STR Airbnb's and the owners hated it having people come and go. The last 3 remaining Airbnbs have stopped and converted to long term rentals probably because we took legal action against them and utility bills keep going up so the owners are making more with long term.

More and more buildings are trying to restrict short-term rentals.

Alquileres temporarios a través de plataformas: la nueva grieta silenciosa en los edificios porteños y hasta dónde llega el efecto Airbnb

Asociaciones de administradores y consorcistas dicen que creció la conflictividad.Seguridad, ruido y desorden, entre los focos de tensión.

www.clarin.com

Thanks Betsy for posting that article. That was one of the first things @BuySellBA told me when I was buying to focus on either homes or buildings that are zoned for short-term rentals from the start. So far the first two I bought are both zoned for short-term rentals. I won't buy in any buildings that aren't set up for that unless I buy an old PH which doesn't have rules.

Does anyone know what some of these new construction buildings go for right now? I am in no hurry and can wait. @njexpat you should talk to @BuySellBA. I hired them to buy my first two properties. I bought with the same developer. And I just got this price list today for a new building going up in Recoleta. You can see the price list. I might buy one in this building also.