Key Data for Property Investment in Latin America

To help you compare the profitability of buy-to-let properties across various countries in Latin America, we have compiled an extensive set of data.

Though the information may seem extensive, each piece is essential. Key data points include rental income, taxes, stamp duty, buying and selling costs, landlord rights, and the growth rate of both property prices and the country's economy. All columns are sortable to make comparison easy and straightforward.

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Key Property Investment Data

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Location Rental Yields Buy/Sell Costs Rental Income Tax Capital Gains Tax Price to Rent Ratio House Price Increase 5 Years GDP/Cap Growth 5 Years Investment Ratings
Argentina 4.64% 10.79% 25.49% 15.00% 22 yrs -19.55% 33.22%
Belize N/A 24.00% 3.00% N/A N/A N/A 20.01%
Brazil 5.62% 11.70% 15.00% 22.50% 18 yrs 24.58% 17.78%
Chile 4.71% 3.85% 35.00% N/A 21 yrs 54.75% 21.14%
Colombia 7.24% 5.86% 39.00% 10.00% 14 yrs 36.34% 8.36%
Costa Rica 7.27% 11.76% 15.00% 15.00% 14 yrs N/A 18.54%
Dominican Republic 6.74% 12.43% 27.00% 27.00% 15 yrs N/A 35.58%
Jamaica 6.73% 19.41% 25.00% N/A 15 yrs N/A 9.64%
Mexico 6.13% 10.84% 30.00% 25.00% 18 yrs 50.09% 46.17%
Panama 6.42% 8.30% 5.83% 10.00% 16 yrs N/A 11.13%
Peru 6.13% 7.99% 30.00% 5.00% 17 yrs 1.08% 13.46%
Puerto Rico 8.20% 8.33% 29.00% 25.00% 14 yrs 55.06% 14.96%
Uruguay 5.37% 14.00% 25.00% 12.00% 19 yrs 22.22% 28.47%

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The Global Property Guide's country ratings

The Global Property Guide uses country ratings to reflect our 'house view' on residential investment prospects in almost every investible country, ranging from to

Ratings of different countries can be compared in several ways:

  • Gross rental yield
  • Income tax
  • Capital gains tax
  • Round-trip transaction costs
  • Potential landlord and tenant problems
  • Long-term GDP growth
  • Potential over-supply
  • Affordability
  • A view of long-term appeal to investors