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Legal Due Diligence for Property Purchases in Argentina
What legal due diligence involves in Argentine property transactions and why it is non-negotiable.
May 14, 2026
The Title Study: Estudio de TÃtulos
Every Argentine property purchase requires a thorough title study (estudio de tÃtulos) conducted by the escribano. This involves reviewing the property's recorded history in the Registro de la Propiedad going back at least 20 years — verifying ownership chain, absence of liens (embargos), encumbrances (servidumbres), hypothecs (hipotecas) and tax debts. A clear title is the prerequisite for any purchase proceeding.
Additional Due Diligence Items
Beyond the title study, Roffo's legal team conducts: verification of outstanding expensas (building maintenance fees), municipal tax (ABL) status, utility debts, building permit compliance and, for commercial properties, zoning and land use verification. For off-plan acquisitions, developer financial due diligence is added to the scope.
Why It Matters
Argentine property law provides strong protections for bona fide purchasers, but only if due diligence was properly conducted. A property purchased with an undiscovered lien or tax debt can create significant legal complications. The escribano bears professional responsibility for the title study — but having independent legal counsel review the process provides an additional layer of protection.
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