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Where else in the world can you find lots and lots of quality land, a stable government and low price per acre? The reality is that you can't except for in Argentina.

The population of the world is exploding, the needs for food and energy is increasing. Along with that, cities are expanding at record pace and are consuming the surrounding agricultural lands in the process. Thousands of prime agricultural acres are lost every year and unused land is harder and harder to find not to mention more and more expensive. Just looking at China they are losing land to not only expanding urban sprawl but to pollution.

Argentina is the 8th largest country in the world but its population is the 30th and is not evenly distributed. Buenos Aires contains 1/3 rd of the nations population and most of the population is concentrated in big cities. That leaves millions of acres of prime agriculture/ranching land open and uninhabited. It also means that large tracks of land are intact and can be sold in one lump sum. It isn't uncommon to find 30,000-100,000 acres for sale at unbelievably low prices (in the $25/acre - $100/acre range for good land but hilly and $500/acre - $1000/acre for high quality flat land).

Argentina has abundant quality land, abundant water and abundant resources all at the lowest prices in the world. Now with Bio-diesel becoming the next dot com industry, South America and in particular Argentina has the potential to be the top producer in the world. There are already companies in Argentina that will buy everything produced from Soy growers to use in Bio-diesel production. They are even going to property owners that are not doing anything with their properties and asking them to produce because demand is far greater that supply.

That doesn't only apply to Bio-diesel; there are natural resource reserves that haven't been discovered yet. There are great energy projects, ranching opportunities, government projects that are all going unexplored and un-funded. Argentina is a land full of opportunity and is prepared to return to world prominence. The citizens are educated; the government has taken very positive steps all in the effort to return to their former world prominence.

You may have heard of Juan and Evita Perón. They were the leaders of one of the most economically powerful nations on the earth (7th to be exact back in the 1930's). They were on pace with USA, Canada and Australia. Instead of moving forward as these other countries have they spun out of control, which set them back by decades. This ultimately ended in the downfall of the country economically. Now after 60 years the country is finally getting back on its feet and is becoming a world player again.

The secret is out that Argentina has the land, the right prices, the economic stability and the will power to bring in outside investors. As an outside investor there is an opportunity to trade in your high priced land, and purchase high quality land at a fraction of the price. As you know with any good deal they normally don't last very long.

The outside world is beginning to recognize the incredible opportunity that is called Argentina. The secret is out and now is the question how are you going to capitalize on this gem that won't remain hidden for long?

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Transferring money to Argentina (a second-world country) isn't as simple as it is in the U.S. or Europe. The people of Argentina don't believe in the banks after the peso devaluation in December of 2001. Western Union has a low limit, so they're not an option. And I definitely wouldn't advocate that you bring $100,000 in your carry-on luggage.

I recommend that you demonstrate "proof of origin" for the funds that you're transferring into Argentina (W-2 forms, 1040, etc) because the government is beginning to regulate the influx of money. The AFIP (equivalent to the U.S.'s IRS) has the authority to audit you, and you need to be careful so that you don't have problems when you sell the property in the future.

Transfer fees are usually between 1-3%, depending upon how you transfer your money. You can use "money exchanges," which are technically illegal, but used regularly by the locals and foreigners. Or, you can use the Central Bank, which is the safest way, and the most costly.

There is new legislation scheduled for March 2007 to mandate that all real estate purchases are conducted by: check, bank wire or some other method, except CASH. The reason for this is that many locals buy/sell properties and change the recorded purchase price by 30-50%. This limits the amount of income taxes that people pay on the sales price and the amount of property taxes the new owner pays the government.

The government is losing millions of dollars every year in lost revenue. Tax evasion is a common practice in Argentina. I do not advocate this practice due to the risks its poses for my clients. Fines can be exorbitant, and when investing in a foreign country, risk mitigation is important. Currently, the government is worried about money laundering, as well as looking for more ways to increase tax revenues. So, consult a lawyer and a banker when you're serious about investing in Argentina.

Opening a Bank Account in Argentina

The majority of the foreign banks left Argentina in December of 2001. The crisis prompted the people to march in the street, and the banks ran home with their tails between their legs. Now, if you go to a local bank in Buenos Aires, it's not uncommon to see a half-dozen security guards and/or policeman. Argentina is serious about the safety of their financial institutions and is trying to rectify its international image.

A bank account in Argentina will help you manage your property from overseas. Opening a bank account in Argentina is more difficult than most foreigners expect. By law, the requirement to open a savings account is a CID (tax ID number), an address certificate and a Passport. But many banks have stricter requirements.

If you have an account with HSBC, CitiBank, BankBoston or BBV in the U.S. or Europe, they will generally open an account for you in Argentina. Or, if you're referred to them by a current customer, they will speak with you.

Banco Nación, http://www.nacion.com.ar, opens accounts to foreign non-residents requiring only the CDI (tax ID), address certificate and Passport. The minimal deposit is $50 pesos and they charge a maintenance fee of $3 pesos.

Important things to inquire about: online banking, maintenance fees, wire transfers, minimum deposits, debit/credit cards

Nancy Landi and Christian DeBlis formed Nancy Landi International with a focus on the Buenos Aires real estate market. We provide rental properties, property management services and real estate investment expertise.

Nancy Landi International has developed partnerships, locally and globally, to serve the needs of our unique clientèle. We have relationships with real estate developers, lawyers, accountants, translators, wineries and many other individuals and organizations to make your stay exquisite.

Nancy Landi International represents select properties for rent and investment at this time. The NLI team can help you locate distinguished properties for investment and guide you through the process. Our vision is to exceed your expectations.

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