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Paraguay’s real estate market continued to accelerate throughout November 2025, with fresh economic projections, new developments, and a sustained wave of foreign investor interest.
This monthly roundup, based solely on local Paraguayan sources, shows a market moving unmistakably toward maturity and international relevance. The overall picture for investors, including foreign residents seeking relocation opportunities and territorial tax benefits, is more dynamic than ever.
Source: La Nación
According to coverage from La Nación, Paraguay’s real estate sector is expected to move close to USD 3 billion in operations by 2026.
The country already ranks among the top ten global destinations in property-investment search data, which underlines the growing visibility of Paraguay in international investor circuits. The article emphasizes that demand is expanding in multiple regions and that the country is attracting a broader spectrum of capital than in previous years.
The report also points to a changing demographic, especially in Ciudad del Este, where what used to be student-oriented migration is now increasingly composed of entire families relocating for economic opportunities, improved purchasing power, and urban development. Local brokers described this shift as generating a tripling of housing demand, which suggests sustained long-term activity rather than a short-term market cycle.
Source: La Nación
Additional reporting from La Nación highlights a significant transformation in Ciudad del Este, a city historically associated with border commerce.
The new positioning of CDE is based on a more organized and sustainable urban plan, the arrival of new corporate and residential projects, and a stronger regional economic role linked to the tri-border environment. The construction of modern residential and mixed-use buildings is helping the city develop a profile less dependent on traditional commercial activity and more attractive to entrepreneurs, families, and foreign residents looking for long-term urban growth. This is particularly relevant for investors seeking diversification within Paraguay, demonstrating that opportunities are no longer concentrated exclusively in central Asunción.
MarketData reported that Waves, a major Argentine company specializing in Class-A building management, has formally entered the Paraguayan market.
This development reflects a new stage in which the country is not only constructing modern real estate assets, but also managing them under international standards of operation, sustainability and user experience. The company’s arrival responds to a growing need for professional administration of premium projects, which is especially relevant for foreign buyers who are often more accustomed to structured asset management.
The implication is that Paraguay is gradually moving from construction-driven expansion to an operational phase in which buildings are expected to deliver long-term value, occupancy optimization and branded service quality. For passive investors, this is a key signal of market maturation.
Última Hora described current preferences in the domestic market, noting that many Paraguayans still favor single-family houses, especially because of cultural habits related to outdoor patio space.
Nevertheless, the article points out that vertical growth in Asunción, along with cost considerations, is driving increased demand for apartments, while duplex units have become increasingly common because they offer a middle ground between affordability and urban practicality.
A significant number of foreign buyers, especially from Argentina, are also entering the market by purchasing units remotely and later renting them locally to residents.
The articles cite price ranges between approximately USD 150,000 and USD 250,000 for central urban properties, depending on zone and characteristics, which positions Paraguay in a competitive price tier compared with neighboring capitals.
Source: Cámara de Comercio y Servicios de CDE
Ciudad del Este was also visible this month thanks to coverage around Expo Inmobiliaria, which presented a mix of promotional offers, financing opportunities and brand exposure for developers operating throughout the national market.
According to the reports, the event gathered multiple real-estate companies that promoted projects and credit alternatives aimed at helping buyers access homes, lots and residential units at a more competitive price. In some cases, discounts were promoted as high as 50 percent depending on the financing scheme and the type of property involved, while cooperatives highlighted their capacity to offer long-term credit that can extend up to two decades.
Both ABC Color and Última Hora emphasized that Expo Inmobiliaria reflects a broader trend toward expanding real-estate participation beyond Asunción, with companies positioning new residential proposals in strategic locations such as Ciudad del Este, where demand has grown substantially in recent years.
For many investors, the presence of cooperatives and credit institutions at these events signals that Paraguay continues to evolve not only through construction and migration, but also through the development of more structured purchase mechanisms, which is especially valuable for foreign buyers who are evaluating local financing options as part of a relocation or investment strategy.
Source: ABC Color
ABC highlighted the increasing relevance of the financial mechanism known as “retroactividad del capital,” which is becoming a central feature of several new residential and investment developments in Paraguay.
The concept adjusts the value of investor contributions by referencing construction-cost indicators, which means that the capital invested is periodically updated rather than remaining fixed in historical values. According to the publication, this mechanism offers a way to maintain the real purchasing power of invested money, especially in periods of inflation or rising construction costs, and therefore provides a safeguard for long-term investors who are planning to hold assets for several years.
The article explains that retroactivity is not simply a pricing method, but a financial protection tool that reinforces confidence in the sustainability of large residential projects, particularly those aimed at foreign investors who may be more sensitive to currency depreciation or regional volatility.
By linking contributions to real construction indices, developers attempt to preserve the economic equivalence of each installment over time, allowing investors to enter early without absorbing the full risk of inflation. For relocation-motivated buyers, this mechanism is viewed as part of a broader shift in the Paraguayan real-estate market toward structured, professional, and more internationally recognizable investment conditions.
Market Interpretation
Why This Month Matters for Foreign Investors and Residency Seekers
Taken together, the November publications reveal increased foreign demand, a visible shift toward family relocation, professional administration of premium buildings, urban expansion in secondary cities, and mechanisms designed to protect capital and preserve purchasing power.
These tendencies are crucial for foreigners who are not only looking for capital appreciation, but also a stable environment in which to settle, obtain residency, and benefit from Paraguay’s territorial taxation model. The growing presence of foreign developers and international property-management firms reinforces the impression that Paraguay is consolidating itself as a long-term investment destination.
Forecast for Early 2026
Based on the news from November, the Paraguayan market is likely to continue attracting foreign interest in early 2026.
Cities such as CDE, Luque and Mariano Roque Alonso appear to be entering a phase of sustained expansion supported by new residential and corporate initiatives. Increasing professionalization of management services suggests that premium assets will become more standardized, which in turn could draw more global investors looking for turnkey property and long-term rental reliability.
At the same time, demographic changes - especially migration that includes families rather than short-term visitors - may help stabilize rental demand, encouraging early entry while prices remain below regional benchmarks.
Final Outlook
The combined coverage from these trusted local platforms portrays a Paraguayan real estate market that is no longer simply “emerging,” but transitioning toward international recognition and operational maturity.
For investors considering relocation, residency, or a mid-term portfolio strategy, this moment presents an opportunity shaped by relatively low entry prices, favorable tax conditions, improving infrastructure, and increasing demand from both locals and foreigners.
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