Guides
Practical articles about buying, selling and renting property in Cuba, written in plain language.
Paperwork and law
Cuba’s new Housing Law: what it changes and when it applies
The National Assembly approved it on 30 July 2026. What it changes for owners, heirs and emigrants — and why none of it applies yet.
August 14, 2026 · 6 min read
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Taxes when buying or selling a home in Cuba
Who pays what, how the 4% is calculated on the minimum reference value, and why the money is now due at the notary’s desk and not thirty days later.
August 14, 2026 · 5 min read
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Selling and transferring
Donating a home in Cuba: when it beats selling
How a donation works, what it costs compared with a sale, which relatives can challenge it, and the risk nobody mentions until it is too late.
August 14, 2026 · 6 min read
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From abroad
If I emigrate, do I lose my home in Cuba?
The rule that took homes from those who left, what the Migration Law already changed, what the new Housing Law adds, and what to do with a house you leave behind.
August 14, 2026 · 6 min read
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How many homes can one person legally own in Cuba?
One residence plus a vacation home today, two plus a vacation home when the new law applies — and what happens when an inheritance puts you over the limit.
August 14, 2026 · 5 min read
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Buying
How to inspect a home in Cuba before buying it
Roof, structure, damp, water and wiring: a room-by-room checklist for the defects that cost the most to repair in Cuba, and the ones you should walk away from.
August 14, 2026 · 7 min read
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Permuta with compensation: how it is valued, declared and deeded
The swap with money on top is the most common form of permuta today. How to set the compensation, how it is taxed, and why every peso belongs in the deed.
August 14, 2026 · 6 min read
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Notary and Property Registry in Cuba, step by step
The full sequence of a home transfer: which certificates to request first, what happens at the notary’s desk, and why the deed is not the last step.
August 14, 2026 · 6 min read
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Buying a house in Cuba from abroad: a guide for the diaspora
Cubans abroad and foreigners without residency: what the law allows today, how a purchase actually works and how to protect yourself from a distance.
July 23, 2026 · 7 min read
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The power of attorney to buy or sell in Cuba without being on the island
What an attorney-in-fact is, how to grant a power from abroad, whom to appoint and how to avoid the mistakes that force you to repeat the procedure.
July 23, 2026 · 7 min read
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Inheriting a home in Cuba from abroad
Declaration of heirs, taking part from a distance, what happens if no heir lives in Cuba and why registering in time keeps you from losing the house.
July 23, 2026 · 6 min read
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Renting out and managing your Cuban property while living abroad
You own a home in Cuba and live abroad: how to rent it from a distance, who manages it in your absence and how to decide between renting and selling.
July 23, 2026 · 6 min read
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Market and prices
How much does a house cost in Cuba? Prices by zone and how to compare
Real price ranges by province and neighborhood, the factors that move them, and how to use real market data before buying, selling or renting.
July 22, 2026 · 6 min read
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How to avoid scams when buying or renting a house in Cuba
Red flags, essential checks and golden rules to protect yourself when buying, selling or renting a home.
July 13, 2026 · 6 min read
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What is the "permuta" in Cuba and how does it work today?
The home exchange that marked generations of Cubans is still alive: what a permuta is, when it makes sense and how it is legalized.
July 6, 2026 · 6 min read
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The Havana real estate market: a guide by municipality
From Miramar to Santos Suárez: what defines each area of Havana, what drives prices and where to search according to your budget.
June 29, 2026 · 6 min read
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10 tips to sell your house faster in Cuba
A realistic price, good photos and a complete listing: the factors that truly speed up the sale of a home in the Cuban market.
June 22, 2026 · 7 min read
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Documents required to buy or sell a home in Cuba
Property title, ownership certificate, technical reports and notary procedures: the complete paperwork checklist for a safe transaction.
June 15, 2026 · 6 min read
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How to buy a house in Cuba: a step-by-step guide
From setting a budget to signing before a notary: everything you need to know to buy a home in Cuba legally and safely.
June 8, 2026 · 8 min read
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