Acquisition · Construction · Operation
A single point of accountability for your home in Uruguay.
We manage acquisition, construction, and operation end-to-end — so you never need to fly down to supervise it yourself.
- Project size
- $2–10M
- Zones
- 5
- Fee model
- Capped
Why Uruguay
Considered against Portugal, Spain, and Costa Rica.
The case for Uruguay is structural, not scenic. Our clients evaluate it the way a family office would evaluate any jurisdiction for a long-hold asset.
- No capital controls
- Full repatriation of funds — unlike comparable jurisdictions in southern Europe and Latin America.
- English-fluent professional class
- Notaries, escribanos, tax counsel, and private bankers who routinely transact with US and EU clients.
- OECD-aligned banking
- Sub-1% political risk in regional comparisons. FATCA / CRS compliant institutions.
- Residency tied to acquisition
- A clear, statutory path to legal residency for qualifying real-estate investments.
What we do
Four functions under one accountable team.
- Off-market sourcing through local counsel and architects
- Title, lien, and zoning diligence before any offer
- Independent valuation and comparable-sale memo
- Negotiation handled bilingually, in your name
- Fixed-scope architectural brief with named studio
- GMP or capped-fee contract with the general contractor
- Monthly engineer's report against schedule and budget
- Independent inspection before each fund release
- Single Uruguayan SA or trust as holding vehicle
- Coordinated tax, banking, and residency filings
- Insurance, utility, and service-contract administration
- Quarterly statement and annual audit support
- On-site house manager and vetted staffing
- Pre-arrival readiness and seasonal closedown
- Maintenance reserves and capital-expense planning
- Optional discreet rental program with vetted guests
Risk & Governance
Funds are never released on our word alone.
The structural risk in cross-border construction is not the building. It is the chain of custody of the money, and the conflicts of interest that hide inside vendor lists. We organize the engagement so those risks are designed out from the start.
- Escrow-style fund handling
- Construction funds sit with an independent escribano. Disbursements require documented milestones, not invoices alone.
- Independent third-party inspection
- An engineering firm we do not own signs off on each release. Their letter is the trigger — not our timeline.
- Fixed or capped fees
- Our fee is agreed before work begins, with a defined ceiling. We do not bill against the project's contingencies.
- Named legal and tax partners
- Our counsel of record includes [Placeholder Firm], [Placeholder Tax Advisory], and [Placeholder Notary], each engaged directly by you.
The Platform
Built as a reporting tool, not a property portal.
Every disbursement, inspection, and decision is captured against a milestone with a full audit trail. Reporting exports cleanly to your accountant, family office, or counsel.
- Milestone sign-off with named approver and timestamp
- Document vault with versioning and signed-link sharing
- Exportable PDF and CSV statements, quarterly or on-demand
- Read-only access for your advisors, scoped per document
Schedule
On track
M07 of M14
Budget drawn
USD 2.41M
of 4.20M committed
Next release
USD 380K
pending inspection
Construction progress
57%
- M05 · Foundation pouredSigned · 04 Mar
- M06 · Structural frameSigned · 11 Apr
- M07 · Envelope close-inPending inspection
- M08 · MEP rough-inScheduled · 22 Jun
Document vault
- Title insurance — JI-024.pdf · v3PDF
- GMP contract — Estudio Vázquez.pdf · v1PDF
- Engineer's release letter · M06.pdfPDF
- Quarterly statement · Q1.csvPDF
Numbers a serious buyer expects
Directional, before we are introduced.
Typical timeline
18–24months
Ground-up build. Turnkey resale acquisitions typically close in 3–6 months.
Project size range
$2–10million
All-in cost basis, including land, build, taxes, and reserves.
Annual carrying cost
1.2–1.8% of basis
Property tax, insurance, staffing, and maintenance reserves. Directional, not a quote.
Our promise
You never need to fly to Uruguay until you want to enjoy your home. One accountable team — not fifteen disconnected vendors.
A note from the founder
I built Punta Home because I have watched accomplished people spend a decade trying to assemble, from abroad, what should be a single engagement. The work is not glamorous. It is governance, contracts, and inspection letters. We do it so you do not have to.
Sergio Ruzzi
Founder & Principal
How it works
A defined engagement, from introduction to occupancy.
- 01
Discovery Call
A 45-minute conversation to understand the asset, timeline, and governance you require.
- 02
Acquisition & Diligence
Sourcing, title and zoning review, valuation, and structuring of the holding vehicle.
- 03
Build & Manage
Architect, contractor, escrow, and inspection — coordinated against a milestone schedule.
- 04
Operate & Enjoy
Staffing, maintenance, tax filings, and ongoing reporting. You arrive when you want to.
In their words
“They ran the engagement the way our family office runs a private placement. Every dollar had a paper trail. We have not been to the site once.”
Client · Principal, Single-Family Office · Northeast US
Legal & banking partners
- Counsel of RecordPlaceholder
- Tax AdvisoryPlaceholder
- Custodian BankPlaceholder
- Notarial OfficePlaceholder
- Engineering FirmPlaceholder
Partners are disclosed by name under NDA during the discovery call.
Begin
One point of contact. One accountable team. Schedule a call.
A 45-minute introductory conversation, under NDA. We will share named partners, fee structure, and a directional timeline for your specific brief.