Mandato Especial to Buy Land

A common occurrence…

We have a buyer client who just finished a week of property inspections.  They want to buy their favorite piece of land.  We’ve got 24 hours before they leave Chile and we´re working through applications and disclosures,  powers of representation, coming and going from notaries… trying to do everything we can to streamline the process after the client´s departure — so that they don´t need to end up in a Chilean foreign consulate back home ( “the hard way” requiring extra official stamps, scrutiny, expenses, delays).   A common poder in this case is a Mandato Especial.  This “Special Mandate” is a “limited power of attorney”.   Understood well,  the buyer (or seller) is assured of exactly what they are signing and what rights and powers they are giving and not giving.   Not understood well, or without a lot of time to calmly read/ translate / reflect… it can be a sudden discomfort, or worse.  You may or may not have the stomach for “signing over a million dollars” to an attorney you only just met (or to a friend for that matter).  The desire to reduce that potential shock is what drives this article.

Projection to build a route of 80 kilometers to connect the ends of Lago Rupanco

 

Projection to build a route of 80 kilometers to connect the ends of Lago Rupanco.

The following is an unauthorized translation of EL AUSTRAL DE OSORNO     Sábado 27 de mayo 2017 p.4      “Current Interest” section               

“We are very happy with the means of informing us of any harm to the environment”

–  Jorge Pasminio,  of Seremi de environmental health              re:  “Expo Nuevo Aire”

Currently the initiative is in the pre-feasibility phase, where they intend to define the route, the investment and the areas that must be appropriated.

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[original proposal written in spanish by:]

Verónica Salgado

veronica .salgado@australosorno.cl

DATA

• Materials – the study must determine what type of asphalt or pavement will be used.
• Size – Initially the study will define the total width of the roads/ sidewalk/ bicycle path.

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$ 290 million [pesos] for pre-feasibility studies of the Rupanco Lake route project.

The results of the study will be delivered in December and will present the costs and overview.

June 7th [2017] will be the meeting with representatives of indigenous communities, starting at 9.30 in the Municipality of Osorno.

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Building a route of 80 kilometers to connect the ends of Lake Rupanco [north] is what MOP is looking to establish in order to generate tourism, along with improving the road connection of dozens of families living in the areas.

The initiative is currently in the stage of pre-feasibility studies, which will define the route where the road will go along the north bank of the lake, the investment required to implement the project, as well as identifying where lands must be appropriated, among other details.

Consultora Citre is in charge of this analysis and it must be completed in December of [2017]. It has a budget of $ 290 million [pesos] delivered by the MOP and aims to specify the technical and financial aspects of the projected road.

At the moment Rupanco Lake is [well] connected only on the south bank, in the comuna of Puerto Octay, by way of a gravel road that permits access across the zone to locations like Pellinada, Piedras Negra, Islote, El Poncho, among others.

On the opposite shore, meanwhile, there is a gravel path that reaches Puerto Chalupa on the side of the commune of Puyehue.

CONNECTIVITY AND TOURISM

Carlos Contreras, seremi de obras publicas says the pre-feasibility study is necessary to start the process of developing the new road that will be connected to Interlagos route, which aims to unite the lakes districts of the regions of La Araucania, Los Rios and Los Lagos.

The project is called Construcción Circunvalación lago Rupanco, Los Lagos Region, and seeks to replicate what has been completed elsewhere, for example, in Lake Ranco in the neighboring Region of Los Rios. The idea is to be able to cruise around the entire lake.

“The pre-feasibility seeks the best technical characteristics, projections where to specify the layout and projections of what could be the eventual costs. This road to be built will have a high impact of connectivity for the area and greatly enhance tourism,” explained the regional authority.

He added that the idea is that the road is as close to the lake as possible in order to generate access to beaches, lookouts, hiking paths and cycling paths. Currently, they are in the last phase of the study associated with consultation of indigenous communities about the plan.

“We would like that when designing the road we had characteristics similar to the route to Ensenada, but we have to see the [benefits] of the project in order to be certain of details, we hope that we will be able to carry out works in parallel with the engineering design, which would be faster to have the route specified [before starting]”, detailed Contreras.

To be able to specify the route, there are several lands that must be appropriated or remain adjacent to the road, some of which may belong to indigenous communities.

For the same reason, next Wednesday, June 7 from 9:30 a “Council of The Mapuche communities of Puerto Octay” will be held in the session hall of the municipality of Osorno and the invitation is made through notices in the local press.

REACTIONS

To establish these road initiatives around the lake shores are to improve general connectivity, but primarily to enhance the turistic and [local] social functions of the generated routes.

The mayor of Puyehue, Maria Jimena Nuñez, was pleased with the news because she said it is very positive for both comunas [on both sides of the lake] because it will boost tourism [throughout]. “It’s wonderful news, we had two exhibitions about the Rupanco lake bypass project and it looks very interesting, the only thing I wait for is the funds,” said the village head.

She emphasized that for the sector where the new road will be created has a beautiful landscape with native forests, multicolored waters and even a zone of hot springs.

“We can start working with local people already to develop the tourism potential, because that area and all of Puyehue is huge and this will benefit many people.” she recognized.

Carlos Aedo. provincial director of Sernatur, pointed out that this type of route always contributes to natural and beautiful areas of wonderful landscapes associated with the various lakes that make up the territory.

“We have experiences of tourist undertakings developed in Lake Rupanco that will be more attractive for the future route, and these investments made by the State are with a view of future fundamental development for the Region,” the provincial director explained.

We were unable to contact the mayor of Puerto Octay, Maria Elena Ojeda before closing this article.

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Rupanco norte – comuna de Puyehue

Rupanco sur – comuna de Puerto Octay

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CONTACT:        Dan@ChileProperty.com

Puerto Octay, Rupanco, El Desague, Pichi-rio negro, Chacay, Pellinada, Puntilla, Kemp, Piedras Negras, Islote, Puerto, El Buey, Puerto Rico, Gaviotas, Los Lagos, Chile

Certification process for Approval of Rural Construction in Chile

Informe Favorable para la Construcción 

(process formally known as  “Change of Soil Use”)

Any owner of rural property who wants to develop the land beyond agriculture activities, must first request permission known as an Informe Favorable para la Construcción  from la Secretaría Regional Ministerial de Agricultura (SEREMI de Agricultura).

Certification process for Approval of Rural Construction in Chile

This report explains permissions necessary for new construction, with or without subdivision, in order to install / build non-agricultural structures in a rural sector.

Río Itata river loop

ITATA RIVER LOOP TOUR  10 Sept. 2017

The Itata river is an administrative boundary between the Biobio and Ñuble regions.  Often in the area, but typically rushing past it, we had not stopped to take a good look.  So today we took a day to look at the river and the activities and communities bordering it. We chose this section because it was a rather simple loop, defined by three bridges (the middle bridge would be used to circle back in case we ran out of time).  But we got it all in, and took approximately 300 photos,  and many videos.  Files of that size can become a bit complicated to share or post into a page, therefore, we created a simple compilation of all the videos, followed by a slide show of the photos and posted it to our YouTube Channel (LINK).

The plan was simply to see the general area better, and select a few villages at random. We mostly stayed to the principal road, on occasion veering off on neighborhood roads, improved upon it as we went.  As you will see in the photos / videos selection, We did not only take photos of the most beautiful farms and homes, but of everything, better and worse.  That is to say, when making general reviews such as this, we act in the role of amateur journalists showing the place as it is, and not so much as brokers trying to sell it.

Ñuble: The 16th Region, la XVI región de Chile, MAPA

Ñuble Map: The 16th Region > la XVI región de Chile,  MAPA

28 July 2017

After two years of discussions and planning, the Chilean senate passed legislation on July 12th to subdivide the current province of Ñuble from the Biobío region and create from the province a new administrative region.  Effective soon, the new region will be known as Ñuble, and will be the 16th region of Chile, include those same 21 communes as the current province of Ñuble.

Declaración y publicación de los derechos de agua en Chile

Declaración del vendedor y publicación de derechos de agua asociada con la compraventa de un terreno en Chile

The Seller´s Disclosure and Publication of Water Rights associated with a sale/ purchase of land in Chile.  

THIS ARTICLE FOLLOWS En Español and in ENGLISH

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maqui plants in Chile

Maqui plants in Chile, Maqui Propagation:   the age of the Chilean Maquiberry

The interest to increase production of maqui in this country began many years ago. Thanks to the high content of antioxidants, maquiberry has recently been termed as a super fruit, and now demand for freeze dried, pulverized, and juiced products has risen sharply.  In 2016, the market of marqui berry products exceeded US $ 10 million, although experts consider that this figure represents only a minimal percentage of the actual commercial potential of the maqui.   

Real Estate Appraisal in Chile

Information on real estate appraisal in Chile will be compiled and translated here.  Original links and documents also maintained. Improvements and additions to translated portions will be made over time.

Essentially, as a small library on the subject, and to cummarize and share comments.

When I first looked for information on the subject of Chilean appraisals (tasaciones) of real estate – the information was hard to find, and very narrow or subjective.  So it´s been on our list to cover.       Recently, others have published some good articles on the subject in English. So that makes it easy to play librarian rather than commentator.

We have found the appraisal business in Chile to be more transparent than it was rumored to be.  And we´ve had little trouble in dealing with appraisers, nor with potential conflicts, nor understanding the difference in the types of appraisals of land in Chile (or for any real property appraisals).  What follows of this article will be free of opinion  >>  only translated documents on the subject.  Enjoy.

IFT Ag Feria Talca – annual chilean farm show

A few photos of from the farm show 5-8 April 2017, with our land appraiser and friend Juan Andrés Bueno Bosshard.

There are many farm ferias (shows) in Chile, typically annually. Depending on specific production and region > each is “the most important one” to different groups. However, the annual farm show in Talca (Maule region) tends to have a large participation, university stands, industry leaders, lots of heavy equipment, new technologies and practices, and seminars throughout the day. They go Wednesday through Friday and then end with a family day on Saturday (no presentations).

For us, this year´s golden nugget was the realization that the Chilean ministry of AG has been building a national parcel mapping database and is already sharing it online for free.  Wild !

Fishing in Chile – Fish, Fishing Places, Regulations, Fly-Fishing

Fishing in Chile – Fish, Fishing Places, Regulations, Fly-Fishing

Exh 1:  “Manual de Pesca Recreativa“  Spanish pocket guide to fishing in Chile – this is the source of the translation which follows in English

Exh 2:  English_Triptych_Recreation_Fishing_Chile Short but useful. This is the only English information we found from the Chilean government. Covers some basics.