Property Transaction Costs in Córdoba: The Complete 2025 Guide

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Real estate commissions, ITI tax, title deed costs, provincial stamp duties. Calculate exactly how much you\'ll pay on top of the property price.

The Listed Price Is Not What You Pay

In Córdoba, additional transaction costs represent 5–8% of the purchase price for the buyer and 1.5–3% for the seller. Failing to budget for these is one of the most common first-time buyer mistakes.

Buyer Costs Summary (Córdoba)

Item	% of price	On a USD 100,000 deal
Real estate commission	3%	USD 3,000
Notary fees	1.75%	USD 1,750
VAT on notary fees (21%)	0.37%	USD 370
Stamp duty (buyer's share)	0.75%	USD 750
Property Registry registration	0.4%	USD 400
Certificates and pre-deed costs	~0.15%	~USD 150
TOTAL BUYER	~6.4%	~USD 6,420

Seller Costs Summary (Córdoba)

Item	% of price	On a USD 100,000 deal
Real estate commission	1–2%	USD 1,000–2,000
ITI transfer tax (or capital gains)	1.5%	USD 1,500
Stamp duty (seller's share)	0.75%	USD 750
Clearance certificates	~0.1%	~USD 100
TOTAL SELLER	~3.4–4.4%	~USD 3,400–4,400

Córdoba vs. Buenos Aires (CABA)

Item	Córdoba	CABA
Total stamp duty	1.5%	3.6%
Real estate commission	4% total	4–6% total
Notary fees	1.5–2%	2–2.5%
Total buyer cost	~6%	~8–9%

Córdoba is significantly cheaper than CABA in transfer costs, improving the investor's overall equation.

Quick Calculator

Conservative estimate: price × 1.065 (6.5% total costs)

High-value properties: price × 1.07 (7% total costs)

Example: USD 85,000 property → budget USD 90,525–91,000 all-in.

Legal Ways to Reduce Costs

1. Negotiate the real estate commission: in direct deals or slow markets, 20–30% discount is possible

2. Compare notaries: fees vary up to 20–30% between professionals — get 2–3 quotes

3. Negotiate who pays what: sellers sometimes absorb part of the buyer's costs as a price concession