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Paraguay is classified as a developing country. Still, the capital city, Asuncion had been ranked continuously for 5 years as the least expensive city in the world. The economy is supported by agriculture and cattle ranching. Beef export is a big revenue earner. Reuters India reported that many leading vegetable oil companies from India were planning to buy or lease lands in Paraguay to cash upon the rich agricultural production value of the country. Hence, Paraguay real estate had been witnessing significant growth in recent years, particularly because of the low land costs and cheap Paraguay real estate for sale. International real estate investors could buy land parcels of any size in the country without restrictions. Only the nationals of Argentina, Brazil, and Bolivia are restricted from buying land in certain designated frontier regions.The major disadvantage faced by Paraguay real estate listings and rentals had been the lack of knowledge among international investors about the potential of the properties in that country. Even though the economic development had been slow, Paraguay had not been in the headlines due to the calm atmosphere prevailing in the country. It had also not gained any significant reputation as a tourist destination. Hence, only those foreign investors, who like peaceful country, warm weather, healthy environment, and low prices, had been investing in Paraguay. Otherwise, its real estate potential had remained obscured.The prices, particularly the residential prices, had been remaining steady, in spite of global economic upheavals. The low prices are applicable not only to real estate in Paraguay but also to construction and labor costs. For example, an apartment of 100 sq. m. area costs around $40,000. Even in the rich neighborhoods of the capital city of Asuncion, the houses cost between $500 and $600 per sq. m. In the western region of Paraguay, large tracts of farmland having fertile soil could be bought for $100 per hectare. This kind of low prices had somehow gone unnoticed by international real estate investors. Further, income taxes in Paraguay are 10% and VAT is also 10% only. These rates are among the lowest in the region. Still, foreign investors must exercise due diligence on each Paraguay real estate for sale or Paraguay rentals, due to the rampant corruption in the country. Property titles could be unreliable. It is advisable to engage the services of a Paraguay notary to find out the genuineness of the clear title of the seller. If this procedure is followed, Paraguay offers substantial benefits and profits to international investors even within 3 to 5 years.
This Article Has Been Published on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 and Read 152 Times