Property Search Santiago | Find Your Home at Fair Market Prices

We get this question regularly. We suggest you to have a look at the Where to live section of our guide. In each area page, you will find the type of properties most commonly available with a price range.

Sure, it can be done. We can organize visits in 48 hours if necessary. Once you find a place you are happy with, a few extra days are needed to sign the lease.

It is possible to organize some visits on Saturday. However, if possible, we advise you to try to find a day during the week. Indeed, some real estate agents or property owners may not be available during the weekend. Therefore, you will have more flexibility during the week, and will be able to see more properties in a single tour.

Our secret is to prepare your search carefully. We define your needs and perform a pre-selection of properties before visiting. This allows us to make sure the properties you visit suit your needs. We then organize the visit of 6 to 8 properties that match your criteria as much as possible. Our experience shows that it is generally enough for our clients to find their "dream home" if they have realistic expectations.

In Chile, if you rent directly from a landlord, there is no fee to pay. The total fee is one month if you find the property using a real estate agency. It is divided 50-50% between landlord and tenant. Therefore, you must pay the agent 50% of the first month + VAT. This fee is separate from our search service fee.

Some real estate agents tend to overprotect the landlord when renting to foreigners. This is especially true when they are the property administrators (it is their job to collect the rent). To avoid this, we read the contract and indicate the points to consider and what you should/can negotiate.

Yes, several alternatives exist depending of the rent amount: advance rent payment, rental insurance policies, bank guarantees, or corporate guarantees if your employer sponsors your relocation. We help negotiate these alternatives and find landlords who accept them.

Budget for: first month's rent, security deposit (1-2 months), real estate fees (0.5 month if using an agent), utility connections (200-500 USD), and potentially advance payments if you lack a guarantor. Total typically ranges from 2-4 months of rent.

Yes, furnished properties are common for expatriates. Basic furnishing usually includes appliances, beds, dining table, sofa, and kitchen essentials. Luxury properties may include everything down to linens and kitchenware. We clarify exactly what's included before you sign the lease.

It depends on your lifestyle and budget. Houses offer more space and a garden but are usually further from the center and require more maintenance. Apartments come with security, building amenities (pool, gym), and central locations. Most expat families with children in international schools prefer houses in Lo Barnechea or Vitacura. Young professionals without children tend to go for apartments in Las Condes or Providencia.

Santiago is generally more affordable than Buenos Aires, Bogotá, or Mexico City for equivalent quality. That said, the market is less organized than in North America or Europe — there is no MLS system, realtors don't share listings easily, and the process requires more legwork. High-end properties in Las Condes or Vitacura can compete with international standards at a fraction of the price.