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Frequently asked Questions

Resolve your doubts about land, sales and real estate procedures with the clarity you deserve.

Section I

Rural Land plots

It is a property located outside the urban limit set by the Regulatory Plan. Its main use is agriculture, forestry or conservation.

In general, the minimum is 5,000 m² according to DL 3.516.

The Agricultural and Livestock Service (sag). Subsequently, it must be registered with the corresponding Real Estate Registrar.

No. It remains rural, even if it is subdivided. The classification depends on the Regulatory Plan, not on the size of the property.

The main risks are: unapproved subdivision, lack of independent registration, easements, prohibitions, mortgages or access problems to the property.

At Vectorial we apply our 360° Seal to verify all these aspects before any transaction.

Section II

Purchase/Sale

Only when the public deed is registered in the corresponding Real Estate Registrar. Signing the deed is not enough.

It is a prior contract where the parties are obliged to enter into the sale in the future under certain conditions. It does not transfer the domain, but creates legal obligations for both parties.

Yes, always. It allows you to verify the legal status of the property and prevent future conflicts. At Vectorial we include it in our standard process.

Our 360° Seal guarantees that no property enters the catalogue without passing a complete title study.

As a general rule, they are assumed by the buyer, unless otherwise agreed between the parties established in the contract.

It is the initial amount paid by the buyer before financing the balance. It represents the part of the price that is not funded.

Section III

Real Estate Registrar

Maintain the official registry of ownership of real estate. It is the body that gives public faith about who is the owner of a property in Chile.

May issue: current domain certificate, mortgage and lien certificate, prohibition certificate and authorized copies of registrations.

Yes. If the deed contains formal errors, documentation is missing or there is any legal impediment, the Conservator may refuse registration.

It is a note that is added to an inscription to record subsequent modifications, such as the raising of a mortgage.

It is a procedure to correct errors in an inscription already practiced, such as errors in the name of the owner, boundaries or surfaces.

Section IV

BEFORE BUYING

Reviewing the current domain certificate issued by the Real Estate Conservator. This document indicates who is listed as the owner before the official registry.

Legally you do not own, even if you have paid the full price. The registration in the Conservator is the act that transfers the domain in Chile.

This is one of the most common and costly mistakes in real estate transactions. Always check that enrollment is successful.

It is a restriction registered with the Conservator that prevents the property from being sold while it is in force. It should always be checked before purchasing.

Yes, but normally the debt must be raised or paid at the time of the sale. The buyer should not assume pre-existing debts without knowing it.

It is the procedure that allows heirs to register assets in their name after the death of the owner. Without this process, the heirs cannot sell or transfer the assets.

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