Learn the essentials of buying property in Ecuador as a foreigner, including legal rights, border zone rules, and steps to secure your investment.
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Key Facts
— Foreigners can buy property in Ecuador with the same rights as citizens, but border and coastal zones have special rules.
— Land within 20 km of the Colombian or Peruvian border is treated as a military/security zone requiring government authorization.
— The Certificado de Gravámenes lists mortgages, liens, court-ordered prohibitions, seizures, and other encumbrances.
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