Everything you need to know: documents, costs, step-by-step process, neighborhood prices, rental yields, and taxes. Written by a certified local broker.
Yes — with no restrictions. Foreign nationals have exactly the same property rights as Paraguayan citizens. Paraguay imposes no quotas, no special permits, and no minimum investment thresholds for foreign property buyers. You need only a valid passport to complete a purchase.
This makes Paraguay one of the most foreigner-friendly real estate markets in South America — alongside Uruguay, but with significantly lower entry prices and higher yield potential.
The process has 7 steps and takes between 30 and 60 business days from reservation to registering the property in your name.
Between 4.5% and 5.5% on top of the purchase price, covering the property transfer tax, notary fee and property registration.
| Cost Item | Rate | Who Pays | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property transfer tax (IIT) | 3% | Buyer | Calculated on the declared value |
| Notary fee (escribano) | 1%–2% | Buyer | Negotiable; often ~1.5% |
| Property registration | ~0.5% | Buyer | Registro de la Propiedad |
| Broker commission (new properties) | 0% | Developer | Paid by developer, not the buyer |
| Total additional costs | ~4.5%–5.5% | Buyer | On top of purchase price |
When buying off-plan or delivered through a developer (not a private seller), payment goes directly to the company's account, with no intermediaries. These are the most common ways:
The most common option for buyers living outside Paraguay. You send funds directly from your bank to the developer's account, no local account needed. Typical fee: 0.5%–2% depending on your bank. Timeframe: 2–5 business days.
Useful if you'll be making several installment payments during construction. Requires a passport, RUC and proof of address; opening one takes 3–7 days. Avoids international wire fees on every installment.
Uncommon for off-plan purchases (payments are spread over months). If you bring in more than USD 10,000 in cash, it must be declared at customs.
Limited for non-resident foreigners — most banks require residency and local credit history. The most common way to "finance" an off-plan purchase is directly with the developer, through installments during construction.
| Neighborhood | Price/m² (off-plan) | Gross Yield Est. | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Morra / Corp. Hub | USD 1,822–2,104 | 7%–9% | Short-term + corporate rental |
| Ykua Satí | USD 2,012–2,645 | 6%–8% | Families, premium residential |
| Las Lomas (Carmelitas) | USD 2,162–2,406 | 6%–8% | Yield investors, executives |
| Las Mercedes | USD 1,621–1,883 | 6%–8% | Corporate rentals, couples |
| Los Laureles | USD 1,820–1,964 | 6%–8% | Balance of price and location |
| Herrera | USD 1,782–1,850 | 5%–7% | Growing area |
| Luque | USD 1,547–1,934 | 5%–7% | Accessible entry |
Price ranges are indicative as of early 2026. Contact Yulia for current project-specific pricing.
Want to see which area has the strongest real demand today, not just the most supply? Check demand by neighborhood, live data →
Buying en pozo (off-plan) is the highest-return entry strategy in the Paraguayan market. Here is how it works:
Non-residents pay the Impuesto a la Renta No Residente (IRNR) at a flat 15% rate on net rental income from Paraguayan property. A local accountant handles all filings and can do so remotely. Monthly cost: approximately USD 30–50 for basic accounting services.
Residents pay the Impuesto a la Renta Personal (IRP) at 8% on net income above an annual exemption equivalent to 36 minimum wages (approximately PYG 50 million / ~USD 6,500/year). Many small-scale investors fall below this threshold.
There is no annual property tax (IBI equivalent) for individuals with a single property. A municipal tax (tasa municipal) exists but is minimal — typically under USD 100/year for a standard apartment.
This buying process is the starting point. The rest of the decisions — which neighborhood fits your goals, how much to pay by construction stage, which area has the strongest real demand, and when each project delivers — are covered in these guides, all calculated live from the active portfolio of Yulia Traidova, certified real estate broker.
Yes, generally with no restrictions for urban real estate. No residency, no minimum investment. Just a valid passport. Exception: Law 2532 restricts rural property in the 50 km border zone for citizens of neighboring countries.
No. You can grant power of attorney (poder notarial) to a local representative — your broker or a lawyer — who will sign the deed on your behalf. Many foreign buyers complete the process 100% remotely.
Mortgages for non-residents are limited. Most foreign buyers pay in cash or in installments directly to the developer (for off-plan purchases). Local bank financing for foreigners is possible but requires residency and local credit history.
Paraguay has a notarial title system with mandatory public registration. Title searches are straightforward and titles are insurable. There is no history of property expropriation from foreign buyers.
5%–8% gross annual yield depending on zone and unit type. Add capital appreciation of 8%–13% per year in premium zones for total return estimates.
No annual property tax (predial) for individuals with a primary residence. A small municipal fee of under USD 100/year applies. This is one of the most attractive tax features of the Paraguayan market for investors.
Yes. Professional property managers in Asunción provide full-service remote management: tenant sourcing, rent collection, maintenance coordination, and monthly reports. Typical management fee: 8%–10% of monthly rent.
Off-plan 1BR apartments in growth zones start around USD 55,000–65,000. Ready-to-move 1BR units in prime zones start around USD 80,000–95,000. Budget-conscious investors can enter the market from USD 50,000 in Gran Asunción peripheral zones.
Yes. Yulia is fluent in Russian and has assisted numerous investors from Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and other CIS countries. All communication, documentation, and negotiation can be conducted in Russian.
Contact Yulia via WhatsApp (+595 991 211 722) or the contact form on this site. She will schedule a free consultation to understand your goals and match you with the most suitable properties from her portfolio.
Only apartments. It's a deliberate specialization: apartments — off-plan and completed — have better resale liquidity, lower maintenance costs, and stronger executive rental demand than a standalone house in Asunción, which is why the entire portfolio and advisory focus exclusively on that product.
It varies by project — there's no single date. Each project's construction stage — pre-sale, construction started, under construction, move-in ready or delivered — updates live from the active portfolio at price by construction stage, along with the entry price for that stage.
Yes, with no need to travel. The full process — selecting the property, signing via power of attorney, and transferring funds — can be handled remotely, and Yulia Traidova works in English, Spanish and Russian. It's common to manage the entire transaction from the US, Europe, or anywhere else while the property is registered in your name at Paraguay's Registro de la Propiedad.
Yes, but you first need to set up a company in Paraguay (an SA or SRL), which adds time and cost and carries different tax implications than buying as an individual. For most foreign buyers, buying in their personal name is simpler and faster.
Yulia Traidova works in Spanish, English and Russian, so most of the process won't need one. For the signing of the deed before the notary, a certified translator is recommended if you don't speak any of those three languages.
As long as you want. Owning property in Paraguay doesn't require residency or a minimum stay — you can live permanently abroad and keep, rent out, or sell the property with no restrictions.
Free consultation with Yulia Traidova — certified broker, trilingual (ES · EN · RU), 200+ properties managed in Asunción.
WhatsApp Yulia Send a MessageAlso read: Apartment prices by neighborhood → · Price by construction stage → · Demand by neighborhood → · Delivery calendar → · About Yulia Traidova — Certified Broker in Asunción →
Leave your name and WhatsApp number and we'll contact you.