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josr
Joined 2016
Posts: 16

Steps to buying an apt in MVD

8 years ago

We are on verge of buying an apt and as the price is being arrived at, realize things are done very differently in Uy. For eg. home inspections don't seem standard, so how do you properly arrive at an estimate of strengths and potential downfalls of the unit?

Therefore an open question is, could anyone provide contacts for reliable/trustworthy escribanas & abogados, or Uy home inspectors? Also, what are typical cost expectations for the buyer?

Regards to costs, we have been told the
buyer pays 3% to escribano & 3% to realtor. We've also been told the buyer is responsible for 2% of purchase price for hookup costs eg. power, water, etc),

Any contacts or guidance would be greatly appreciated!

Oh, also is there any advice for a "one stop" supplier(s) for outfitting a new apt, from appliances to furnishings?

thankyou

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