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To pick a real estate agency in Lambaré, first decide whether you are buying or renting and which part of the city you want; then go with the agency that shows you the property's paperwork, puts its fees in writing and takes you to see the place in person. Lambaré borders Asunción and housing demand has grown as people leave the capital (ABC Color, 2025 (opens in a new tab)), so good listings go fast: have your questions ready.
Which part of Lambaré suits you?
Lambaré has 28 neighbourhoods and borders Asunción to the north and west, Villa Elisa to the south-east and the Paraguay River to the south-west (Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)). Think in three areas:
- Avenida Cacique Lambaré: the main commercial road, with banks, supermarkets, malls and pharmacies (InfoNegocios, 2025 (opens in a new tab)). Living nearby means errands on foot, plus noise and rush-hour traffic.
- Avenida Luis María Argaña: many new businesses opened here in the last decade (InfoNegocios, 2025 (opens in a new tab)); check the block at night and whether there is parking.
- The river side (Puerto Pabla, Parques del Yacht and around): the Costanera Sur, opened in July 2024, gives Lambaré residents a route into Asunción that avoids Avenida Félix Bogado (ABC Color (opens in a new tab)). If you work in central Asunción, ask how long the drive takes at rush hour.
Ask the agency for the exact neighbourhood of each listing and test the commute on a weekday before signing.
What to check before buying
- Title: ask the notary (escribano) for the ownership report (informe de condiciones de dominio) from the public registry, which shows the registered owner and any liens or mortgages (Poder Judicial (opens in a new tab)).
- New registry: since 14 January 2026, Law 7424/25 merges the property registry and cadastre into a single National Unified Registry, with one code per property (Ferrere (opens in a new tab)). Ask the notary how it affects your purchase.
- Drainage: the municipality itself says the city lacks sewer and storm drainage, and in 2025 described works as "about to start" (InfoNegocios (opens in a new tab)). Ask in writing whether the street has storm drains and whether the house is on the sewer or a septic pit.
- Deposit: don't transfer money before you see the ownership report and sign a document saying what happens to the deposit if the deal falls through.
Renting? Read the contract
Paraguay has no specific residential tenancy law: the Civil Code applies and what you sign rules (InfoNegocios (opens in a new tab)):
- Security deposit: no amount is set by law; one month's rent is usual. Put it in the contract and get a receipt.
- Term: if the contract says nothing, it is presumed to be one year (Civil Code art. 1881).
- Increases: there is no legal cap. If you don't agree how rent adjusts (say, yearly by CPI), it is up to the owner.
- Repairs: write down who pays for the roof, water pump and drains.
- Eviction: the owner has to go to court; they cannot cut services or take the property back on their own.
A written contract is not legally required, but without one you have nothing to claim on.
What to ask the agency before a viewing
Send the same questions by WhatsApp to two or three agencies and compare:
- Fees: how much, who pays (tenant, landlord, buyer or seller), whether VAT is included and when it is due.
- Mandate: whether they have the owner's written authorisation to rent or sell.
- Property data: registry number (finca or matrícula) and cadastral account, before you fall for the photos.
- Move-in costs: advance rent, deposit and, for flats, building fees.
- Viewings: whether they can show several options in the same neighbourhood on one day.
Red flags
- A deposit by transfer before you see the property, or without a receipt.
- A price far below similar homes in the same neighbourhood.
- No access to the title or the notary's report.
- The fee only appears at signing.
Being asked for your ID and where the money comes from is normal: agencies handling sales are reporting entities before SEPRELAD, Paraguay's anti-money-laundering office (Ferrere (opens in a new tab)). Choose the agency that answered everything in writing without rushing you.
FAQ
How do I choose a real estate agency in Lambaré?
Pick one that works in your target neighbourhood, gives fees in writing and shows you the property and its papers before asking for money. Compare two or three with the same questions.
What should I check before buying a house in Lambaré?
Ask the notary for the ownership report showing the registered owner and any liens. Also ask whether the street has storm drains and whether the house is on the sewer.
How much is the rental deposit in Lambaré?
No amount is set by law; one month's rent is usual. Write it into the contract with the return date and get a receipt.
How long is a lease in Paraguay?
Whatever the parties agree. If the contract says nothing, the Civil Code presumes one year.
