Property in Paraguay · For international buyers

Buy property in Paraguay. Freehold, in US dollars, from abroad.

Foreigners can own land and homes outright; purchases are priced and paid in USD; title passes by public deed before a notary and is registered nationally.

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Freehold

Foreign ownership allowed (verify before launch)

USD

Priced and paid in US dollars

≈ 3–5%

Total purchase costs (verify before launch)

Public deed

Notarised and registered

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Departamento en alquiler en Trinidad

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Departamento en alquiler en Trinidad

2 bed1 bath75 m²807 sq ft

Departamento en alquiler en Fernando de la Mora

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Departamento en alquiler en Fernando de la Mora

2 bed1 bath60 m²646 sq ft

Departamento en alquiler en Villa Morra

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Departamento en alquiler en Villa Morra

2 bed1 bath68 m²732 sq ft

Departamento en alquiler en Recoleta

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Departamento en alquiler en Recoleta

1 bed1 bath48 m²517 sq ft

Departamento en alquiler en Lambaré

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Departamento en alquiler en Lambaré

2 bed1 bath72 m²775 sq ft

Departamento en alquiler en Sajonia

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Departamento en alquiler en Sajonia

1 bed1 bath50 m²538 sq ft

Departamento en alquiler en San Lorenzo

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Departamento en alquiler en San Lorenzo

2 bed1 bath65 m²700 sq ft

Departamento en alquiler en Luque

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Departamento en alquiler en Luque

2 bed1 bath70 m²753 sq ft

Why Paraguay

Ownership

Freehold for foreigners in most cases — some rural and border-zone land carries restrictions (verify before launch).

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Cost of living and taxes

A territorial tax system, with a flat 10% rate (verify before launch).

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Residency

Temporary through permanent — requirements and timelines (verify before launch).

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Where to buy

Asunción — Villa Morra

The capital's most established business and lifestyle district.

Weekend houses on Lake Ypacaraí.

On the Paraná river, milder climate, high quality of life.

Ciudad del Este

Commercial border crossing with Brazil and Argentina.

Growing metro-area suburb, near the airport.

How buying works

Choose and verify
Find the property and verify the basic facts of its title.
Buyer · Varies
Offer and reservation
A price is agreed and a reservation is signed.
Buyer and seller · 1–2 weeks (verify before launch)
Due diligence on title
Verification with the Registro Público (Public Registry).
Notary (escribano) · 2–4 weeks (verify before launch)
Public deed before a notary
Signing before an escribano.
Notary (escribano) · 1 day (verify before launch)
Registration and handover
Registration and key handover.
Notary (escribano) · 2–6 weeks (verify before launch)

Costs of buying

Item	Who pays	Typical %
Transfer tax	Buyer	≈ 1.5–2% (verify before launch)
Notary fees	Buyer	≈ 1–3% (verify before launch)
Registration	Buyer	≈ 0.5–1% (verify before launch)
Agent commission	Seller (typically)	≈ 3–5% (verify before launch)

Relocation

Moving

What to bring and how to enter the country (verify before launch).

Banking

Opening an account as a foreigner (verify before launch).

Schools

Bilingual options in and around Asunción.

Healthcare

Private and public coverage (verify before launch).

Frequently asked questions

What you need to know before buying, from Real Estate in Paraguay.

Can foreigners own land in Paraguay?

Yes, freehold in most cases (verify before launch).

Do I need to be there in person?

Not always — a power of attorney can authorise someone to sign on your behalf (verify before launch).

How do I send money?

International bank transfer to a Paraguayan account or the notary's escrow (verify before launch).

What is a cédula?

The Paraguayan national ID document; not always required to buy (verify before launch).

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