Scope of Work

The escrituración process is how ownership of a real estate unit becomes legally formalized in Argentina. This module explains what the process involves, who participates, what documents are required, and what the new owner needs to do — or be aware of — during this phase.

• What escrituración is and why it matters
• The role of the notary (escribano) in the process
• Documents typically required from the buyer
• Costs associated with the deed process
• What happens after the deed is signed

Argentina's horizontal property framework governs how buildings with multiple units are owned and managed. This module covers the legal structure, the role of the consortium, the building regulations, and what being a co-owner actually means in practice.

• The legal basis: Law 13,512 and the Civil Code
• Private vs. common areas — what you own exclusively and what you share
• The consortium (consorcio): what it is and how it operates
• Building regulations (reglamento de copropiedad)
• Owner assemblies: how decisions are made

Expensas are the monthly building expenses that every unit owner must contribute to. This module explains what they cover, how they're calculated, the difference between ordinary and extraordinary expenses, and what the owner's coefficient means for their monthly obligation.

• What expensas cover: staff, maintenance, insurance, services
• Ordinary vs. extraordinary expenses
• How the unit coefficient determines your share
• Reading and understanding an expense statement
• What happens if expenses are unpaid

The building administrator (administrador de consorcio) manages the day-to-day operations of the building on behalf of all co-owners. This module covers what their role involves, what to look for when selecting one, how to evaluate their performance, and what the process for changing administrators looks like.

• What an administrator does and doesn't do
• Legal requirements for administrators in Argentina
• Key questions to ask when evaluating candidates
• How to read an administrator's account statements
• The process for changing administrators

If you decide to sell your unit, the process involves several steps specific to horizontal property in Argentina. This module explains the general sequence, what documentation is typically involved, and what considerations apply when selling a unit in a recently completed collective project.

• Prerequisites for selling: deed, free of debt certificate
• The role of a real estate agent in the sale
• The sale process: reservation, preliminary contract, deed
• Documentation the seller typically provides
• Considerations specific to recently transferred units

Owning real estate in Argentina generates specific tax obligations. This module provides an overview of the main taxes that apply to residential unit owners — from annual property taxes to the implications of renting or selling — so you know what to expect and what to discuss with a tax professional.

• Property tax: ABL (CABA) and ARBA (Buenos Aires Province)
• Income tax on rental income: general framework
• Transfer tax (ITI) on property sales
• Bienes Personales: real estate as a declared asset
• When to consult a tax professional