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Properties in buildings without amenities among the best-selling properties: which properties were the most popular in Buenos Aires? - Ambito Financiero
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September 19, 2025
By Jose Luis Cieri
A private report confirmed first-half real estate market data and its closing performance. How prices moved.
Buyers with a turnkey purchase after closing the deal: in the first half of 2025, one- and two-bedroom apartments accounted for 60% of sales in Buenos Aires. Pexels
During the first half of 2025, the real estate market in the City of Buenos Aires showed signs of recovery , although prices remain far from the peaks of the last decade. According to the Real Estate Operations Survey (ROI) prepared by Selectia, prices per square meter in the used residential sector increased 12.2% year-on-year in the second quarter, and 11.3% in the full semester compared to the same period in 2024.
Despite this improvement, the cumulative decline since 2019 remains significant: 22.3% in nominal terms and 36% in real terms, discounting inflation in the United States. The gap reflects the lag the market still faces, despite the greater dynamism recorded in deeds .
On average, the sales volume was 32 m2 for studio apartments, 48 m2 for one-bedroom apartments, 85 m2 for two-bedroom apartments, and 124 m2 for three-bedroom apartments. Sixty-nine percent of the sales were for units without a garage, 59% were for front-facing apartments, and 79% were for properties in buildings without amenities.
Another notable statistic: 20% of transactions were closed with mortgage loans . Although this is a low level compared to other countries in the region, it marks a turning point in a market that for years operated almost without financing.
The trend indicates that the bargaining margin is narrowing in transactions with lower ticket prices or fewer environments, where demand is stronger.
Source: Real Estate Operations Survey (ROI)
At the same time, an uptick in sellers' haste was detected: 19% expressed the need to get rid of their property quickly, compared to 16% last year. This behavior often heralds adjustments in listing prices to speed up the closing.
In many cases, buyers used their own capital or funds from the sale of another property: 26.1% of those who bought during the second quarter sold their previous property first, while 26.3% of sellers declared interest in acquiring another unit in the short term.
Regarding financing, Achával warned that the immediate future will depend on the macroeconomy. "For credit to resume at the levels we've seen in recent months, it's essential that the government stabilize the exchange rate and lower interest rates. This is likely to happen shortly after the October elections and will depend largely on their outcome. In the meantime, given the lack of liquidity, it's logical that banks will be limiting the volume of loans granted through price (rates) or quantity," he noted.
For Iuri Izrastzoff , of Izrastzoff Inmobiliaria (also a member of the network), the key lies in how the gap between used and new properties evolves. "If used properties don't narrow that gap, new ones will have to adjust prices or face longer sales periods, as is currently the case," he warned. The construction sector's reaction, he assessed, will largely depend on the economic outlook after the elections.
Regarding appraisals, Izrastzoff believes they now have more tools to support values, although they are still subjective. “Previously, they were based on perception and experience, whereas now it's possible to access real-world closing data shared by real estate networks. This brings us closer to actual market prices, although for unique or atypical properties, an initial value is often tested and adjusted based on demand.”
At the same time, he emphasized that traditional neighborhoods like Recoleta remain fully operational. There, he explained, there is a constant demand linked to its heritage value and the quality of its urban fabric, factors that endure even in times of market volatility.
For her part, Soledad Balayan , from Maure Inmobiliaria and also a member of Selectia, explained why one- and two-bedroom apartments are the most in-demand. “Historically, these have been the most sought-after types. One-bedroom apartments are attractive both to investors—who find them more easily rented than studio apartments—and to young professionals looking to become independent and access credit. Two-room apartments meet the demand of the typical family: young couples, newlyweds, or those with one or two children,” she stated.
Balayan also analyzed the types of apartments with the lowest demand. “In the case of studio apartments, there is an oversupply, and they have become less attractive in the used residential market, as the search is more oriented toward permanent housing. Furthermore, a couple with two incomes qualifies better for a loan and tends to lean toward one- and two-bedroom apartments. As for units with four or more bedrooms, they are in lower demand because they entail high maintenance costs and often require major renovations. This increases the budget and reduces the buyer pool,” he concluded.
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Propiedades en edificios sin amenities entre las más vendidas: qué inmuebles lideraron preferencias en CABA
Informe privado confirmó datos del primer semestre del mercado inmobiliario y su comportamiento en el cierre de operaciones. Cómo se movieron los precios.
www.ambito.com
September 19, 2025
By Jose Luis Cieri
A private report confirmed first-half real estate market data and its closing performance. How prices moved.
Buyers with a turnkey purchase after closing the deal: in the first half of 2025, one- and two-bedroom apartments accounted for 60% of sales in Buenos Aires. Pexels
During the first half of 2025, the real estate market in the City of Buenos Aires showed signs of recovery , although prices remain far from the peaks of the last decade. According to the Real Estate Operations Survey (ROI) prepared by Selectia, prices per square meter in the used residential sector increased 12.2% year-on-year in the second quarter, and 11.3% in the full semester compared to the same period in 2024.
Despite this improvement, the cumulative decline since 2019 remains significant: 22.3% in nominal terms and 36% in real terms, discounting inflation in the United States. The gap reflects the lag the market still faces, despite the greater dynamism recorded in deeds .
What was sold
The distribution of sales by number of rooms makes it clear which types of apartments are most in demand. Two-bedroom apartments accounted for 30% of transactions, the same percentage as two-bedroom apartments, while four-bedroom apartments represented 21%. Larger units (five rooms or more) accounted for 11%, and studio apartments were last at 8%.On average, the sales volume was 32 m2 for studio apartments, 48 m2 for one-bedroom apartments, 85 m2 for two-bedroom apartments, and 124 m2 for three-bedroom apartments. Sixty-nine percent of the sales were for units without a garage, 59% were for front-facing apartments, and 79% were for properties in buildings without amenities.
Another notable statistic: 20% of transactions were closed with mortgage loans . Although this is a low level compared to other countries in the region, it marks a turning point in a market that for years operated almost without financing.
Negotiation and rush to sell
The trading percentage for the most recently published value averaged 5.8% in the second quarter, an improvement over the same period last year and the lowest level since this survey began.The trend indicates that the bargaining margin is narrowing in transactions with lower ticket prices or fewer environments, where demand is stronger.
Source: Real Estate Operations Survey (ROI)
At the same time, an uptick in sellers' haste was detected: 19% expressed the need to get rid of their property quickly, compared to 16% last year. This behavior often heralds adjustments in listing prices to speed up the closing.
Profile of buyers and investors
The vast majority of transactions were for home ownership. Only 12% were for investors, a figure that remains stable compared to recent years.In many cases, buyers used their own capital or funds from the sale of another property: 26.1% of those who bought during the second quarter sold their previous property first, while 26.3% of sellers declared interest in acquiring another unit in the short term.
What the specialists say
Fabián Achával , CEO of Fabián Achával and a member of Selectia, emphasized that prices still have a long way to go. “Pre-owned residential properties are in an opportunity zone. The decline has been so significant in recent years that they are still 36% lower in real terms than they were at the beginning of 2019. The decline is likely greater compared to 2018,” he noted.Regarding financing, Achával warned that the immediate future will depend on the macroeconomy. "For credit to resume at the levels we've seen in recent months, it's essential that the government stabilize the exchange rate and lower interest rates. This is likely to happen shortly after the October elections and will depend largely on their outcome. In the meantime, given the lack of liquidity, it's logical that banks will be limiting the volume of loans granted through price (rates) or quantity," he noted.
For Iuri Izrastzoff , of Izrastzoff Inmobiliaria (also a member of the network), the key lies in how the gap between used and new properties evolves. "If used properties don't narrow that gap, new ones will have to adjust prices or face longer sales periods, as is currently the case," he warned. The construction sector's reaction, he assessed, will largely depend on the economic outlook after the elections.
Regarding appraisals, Izrastzoff believes they now have more tools to support values, although they are still subjective. “Previously, they were based on perception and experience, whereas now it's possible to access real-world closing data shared by real estate networks. This brings us closer to actual market prices, although for unique or atypical properties, an initial value is often tested and adjusted based on demand.”
At the same time, he emphasized that traditional neighborhoods like Recoleta remain fully operational. There, he explained, there is a constant demand linked to its heritage value and the quality of its urban fabric, factors that endure even in times of market volatility.
For her part, Soledad Balayan , from Maure Inmobiliaria and also a member of Selectia, explained why one- and two-bedroom apartments are the most in-demand. “Historically, these have been the most sought-after types. One-bedroom apartments are attractive both to investors—who find them more easily rented than studio apartments—and to young professionals looking to become independent and access credit. Two-room apartments meet the demand of the typical family: young couples, newlyweds, or those with one or two children,” she stated.
Balayan also analyzed the types of apartments with the lowest demand. “In the case of studio apartments, there is an oversupply, and they have become less attractive in the used residential market, as the search is more oriented toward permanent housing. Furthermore, a couple with two incomes qualifies better for a loan and tends to lean toward one- and two-bedroom apartments. As for units with four or more bedrooms, they are in lower demand because they entail high maintenance costs and often require major renovations. This increases the budget and reduces the buyer pool,” he concluded.
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