Invest in Venezuela real estate
To invest in Venezuelan property from abroad you need three things: a shortlist compared on real numbers, a legal check of the title before any money moves, and someone you trust on the ground to carry the deal through to registration. That is the work I do from Maracaibo, Zulia.
I work with international investors and with Venezuelans living abroad. You do not need to fly in: viewings happen live on video and you sign through an apostilled power of attorney. For Caracas, Valencia or Margarita I work alongside RE/MAX colleagues in each city.
I'm Claudia Velazco, a real estate advisor with RE/MAX Eleva. English or Spanish, whichever you prefer.
The process
How investing from abroad works, step by step
This is how I work with every client abroad, so you know exactly what you are buying.
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Goal and budget
We start with what you want: monthly income, a home to come back to, a running business or a place to keep your capital. That sets the budget, with the purchase price kept separate from closing costs, improvements and a reserve. The guide on how to invest in Venezuela real estate walks through the price bands.
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A compared shortlist
You get comparable options side by side: price per square metre, condition, utilities (water, backup power, internet), building fees and, for rentals, an estimated rent and net yield. Three like-for-like properties tell you more than twenty different ones.
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Live video viewings
We walk through each property on a video call at a time that suits you. I open the cupboards, run the taps and show you the street and the building. What the photos leave out is usually what matters most.
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Title checked before you pay
Before a single dollar moves, the lawyer on my team reviews ownership, liens and the legal history of the property. If something is off, you find out before paying, not after. More in how to verify a Venezuelan property before you pay.
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Terms in writing
I negotiate on your behalf and we put price, conditions, outstanding documents and dates in writing. You get my honest view, and the decision is always yours.
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Signing by power of attorney
If you cannot travel, you sign an apostilled power of attorney where you live and someone you trust signs at the registry. The options are explained in power of attorney to buy or sell in Venezuela.
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After the purchase
If you bought to rent, we arrange letting the property and whatever management you agree on. You keep getting written reports, just as you did during the purchase.
Strategies
What kind of investment are you after?
Different goals call for different properties. A buy-to-let apartment is chosen on other criteria than a retail unit or a home to move back to, and the number that matters changes too.
Rentals are the busiest part of the Venezuelan market today, and in Maracaibo, Zulia a well chosen apartment nets roughly 4.5 to 5.5 percent a year, as shown in real rental yield in Maracaibo.
- Buy to rent, steady demand from families and professionals, managed from abroad.
- Retail units and running businesses, commercial rent or a business that already trades.
- Holiday property in Margarita, seasons, management and the real yield.
- A home to come back to, buy now and move back in stages.
- Comparing cities, Maracaibo, Caracas and Margarita, in numbers.
Portfolio
Current opportunities
Properties for sale in Maracaibo, Zulia, with real photos. The portfolio changes every week, so ask me about what has not been published yet.
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Calle 72, Maracaibo, Zulia
Commercial premises on Calle 72
$350,000
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Centro Comercial Plaza 72, Calle 72, Maracaibo, Zulia
Fresco Olivo pizzeria, restaurant and cafe
$90,000 negotiable
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Av. Fuerzas Armadas, Maracaibo, Zulia
Turnkey pizzeria business
$20,000
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Sector Indio Mara, Maracaibo, Zulia
Two-storey quinta house
$190,000
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Torre G, near Bella Vista, Maracaibo, Zulia
Apartment in Torre G
$139,000
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Lago Mar Beach, Maracaibo, Zulia
Townhouse in Villa Costa Dorada
$130,000
Guides
Worth reading before you invest
- How to invest in Venezuela real estateThe full guide, from first idea to signing.
- Is it safe to invest in Venezuelan real estate?What to check so you can invest with confidence.
- Price per square metre in Maracaibo, 2026What each area costs, with sources.
- What $50k, $100k and $150k buys in MaracaiboWhat each budget gets you.
- Where to buy in Venezuela: four cities comparedMaracaibo, Caracas, Valencia and Margarita.
- Buy property in Venezuela from abroadNo flights needed: power of attorney and video calls.
- Venezuela real estate FAQ for foreign investorsShort answers to the usual questions.
- Maracaibo neighbourhoods: where to buyTierra Negra, Bella Vista, La Lago and more.
Frequently asked questions
What investors ask
Can a foreigner buy property in Venezuela?
Yes. As a general rule, foreign nationals can own real estate in Venezuela. Some areas carry exceptions, so the location and the requirements for your case are checked before anything is signed.
Do I need to travel to Venezuela to buy?
No. Viewings happen on live video, documents are verified before you pay and your representative signs using a power of attorney apostilled in your country. If you would like to see the property in person, we can arrange the visit.
How much do I need to start investing in Maracaibo?
There are options from around 30,000 dollars for compact apartments or units that need work. Between 50,000 and 100,000 dollars buys two and three-bedroom apartments in established areas. On top of the price, set money aside for closing costs, improvements and upkeep.
What does a rental apartment earn in Maracaibo?
A 50,000 dollar apartment let at 300 a month yields about 7.2 percent gross a year. After vacancy, building fees, maintenance and management, net yield lands between 4.5 and 5.5 percent.
Do you only work in Maracaibo?
I work Maracaibo and the whole of Zulia state directly. For Caracas, Valencia, Margarita and other cities I work with RE/MAX colleagues who know each market first hand.
Which language will we work in?
English or Spanish, whichever you prefer. Reports and video calls are in your language; Venezuelan legal documents are in Spanish and I take you through them point by point.
Next step
Let us talk about your investment
Tell me what you are looking for, how much capital you have in mind and your timeline. I will tell you plainly what the Maracaibo, Zulia market offers today, with no obligation and no rush.
You can also email me directly at [email protected] or read about how I work.