With the beginning of the summer season, tourist activity increases in various parts of the country Atlantic coast He is still cautious. in Mar del PlataReserves Move at a slower pace Compared to last year, and right now, they are focusing on it Properties High end that It can allow potential tenants to search for better rates or negotiate more favorable values.
“The season, compared to last year, is still very slow, because we are not seeing a lot of movement. We think that after the elections maybe things will start to improve, in the sense that people start to make decisions, but the level of tangibility at this time of the year is still very low,” says auctioneer and general manager, Oscar Ciro.
Of course, in Mar del Plata, in general, at this time, what most people start booking are more prime properties, such as apartments on the coast, chalets in Los Troncos, houses with pools and properties in gated communities.
He confirms, “But what concerns the large size, which is the small one-, two- and three-room units, in the central area and its surrounding areas, is still very low.”
Properties in gated communities have more mobility than smaller units
Rate the season
the Value Rentals in Mar del Plata are already showing up Stable trend For next season.
Prices for a one-bedroom apartment in the central or surrounding area start at $300,000 per week, two-bedroom apartments from $470,000, and three-bedroom apartments from $690,000. With differences depending on location, property features, and number of available spaces.
In all cases, these apartments are in buildings Without amenities.
According to information provided to this medium by auctioneer Marcelo Aramayo, the crowd who book “are young people because they divide the rent between 6 or 8 people and do not have budget problems; on the other hand, youIn a family, this worker comes out of one pocket with a salary that is less than the inflation rate“.
A house for 10 or 12 people in the exclusive neighborhood of Casonas del Haras costs about $800 per night.
Rationale in prices and slight recovery in reserves in November
Rossi Real Estate agrees The level of reserves is lowAlthough November traditionally marks the beginning of the strongest movement in consultations and construction,” said Guillermo Rossi, President of the College of Auctioneers and General Brokers of Mar del Plata.
Regarding the variation in prices from one season to another, “The average increase was 25% compared to last year, a variation considered moderate compared to annual inflation of more than 50%, and“Explain.”
In the south of Mar del Plata towards the area chapadmalal, Closed Quarters focuses on the most unique show of the season. Homes with large gardens, heated pools and luxurious amenities go beyond 500 USD per night, While family options are in wooded areas such as Peralta Ramos Forest They are offered as accessible alternatives without losing comfort or natural surroundings.
According to different temporary rental portals, for example, A house for 10 or 12 people in the exclusive neighborhood of Casonas del Haras costs about US$800 per night.. They are distinct units that in some cases reach 2,000 square meters, and contain 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and a swimming pool.
Private neighborhood Rumenko It also stands out in various portals as it is one of the special neighborhoods that many families choose for their summer residence. there, A 4-bedroom house with a heated pool on an 800-square-meter plot can cost around $580 per night.. In this case, luxury facilities such as a soccer field, miniature golf course with bunker, giant chess and foosball tennis make the difference.
Gastronomy, like the hotel sector, has had a complicated year in Mar del Plata.
For her part, In the traditional area of Bosque Peralta Ramos, the price during January for a house that sleeps four people, has two bedrooms and a total area of 60 square meters, is US$180 per night.
“The value of houses in special neighborhoods in the south such as Romenco, Arenas del Sur, Haras Santa Maria del Mar, Las Brunas or Casonas del Haras has an approximate value of 6000 US dollarswith 3 bedrooms and a pool in either week of January and from there They can reach $10,000“It depends on the number of rooms, covered counters, equipment and facilities,” says auctioneer Marcelo Aramayo.
At the same time, he points out that a house of 200 square meters, on a plot of 900 square meters with a swimming pool, in the Peralta Ramos forest, could be of value.4500 Russian dollars per two weeks.
“Apartments in the seafront area of Punta Mogots are: USD 50 for one room, USD 70 for two rooms and USD 100.” He adds.
Competition from abroad affects local tourism
the gastronomy, Like the hotel industry, it has had a complicated year in Mar del Plata. According to Oscar Ciro, occupancy at city facilities was noticeably lower than in previous years, influenced by a decline in domestic tourism and a growing preference for foreign destinations.
In Mar del Plata, the real estate sector expects to reactivate consultations
“Long weekends were weak, especially for mid-range hotels. The five-star hotels – which are three or four in the city – may have maintained a moderate occupancy level, but the rest had unfavorable results,” Ciro said. Moreover, highlight that Travel decisions are increasingly made quicklyConditioned by the economic situation: “People end up deciding on their vacations at the last minute, according to their means. They look for options for a week, five days or even a weekend, depending on what they can afford.”
He stressed that competition from abroad was a major factor: Uruguay, Brazil, Chile and even the Caribbean were attractive alternatives for those with greater purchasing power.
The enclaves of Argentina are very tight and the Argentine coast, with its hotels and gastronomy, feels the influence. We’ll have to wait a few more weeks to see what the tone of this year’s season will be.
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