We enjoyed our stay in Buenos Aires, as always. The apartment - A2 was wonderful, albeit a first night of frustration not knowing whether or not we would have to move the next day. Since we live in a house that is 100 years old, we understand how things can happen unexpectedly. Fortunately, the water pipe in the apartment above was able to be repaired the next day and we were able to stay put in A2. You were very kind to be considerate and refund the first night's stay. We appreciate your thoughtfulness.

The apartment was lovely, especially the kitchen, it had everything we could wish for to make our stay enjoyable. Never have we had a rental in any country so completely equipped. We loved having that wonderful grocery store just around the corner.

We will be returning next year, I am sure. Hope we will be able to stay in this same apartment again.

Thank you for all of your help. Your staff is very well trained and always polite. We are already thinking about our next trip to B.A. We love your city! (Sent in October 2009)

Andrew J. Marquez - USA

Hello Mike!

I just want to tell you that I think Mariana is such a gem and a great asset to your organization! I have rented with ApartmentsBA 5 times now and EVERYONE there is exceptional, but my first contact is always with Mariana and she is definitely great at finding me exactly what I need for my trip. She is very quick to respond, helpful in getting all the details to me and very, very nice to deal with! I have nothing but good things to say about ApartmentsBA in general, but you do have one very special employee, Mariana, who, as my first contact makes me feel like I’m being welcomed back and I’m sure that’s the reason I haven’t looked at any other hotels or rentals in BA since I first contacted Mariana years ago. Once I’ve communicated with her, I feel certain that I will get what I need and often more than I expected!

Thanks for reading this. It’s a joy to deal with your people there and I have never been disappointed in anyone…nor any of the apartments! I really can’t say that about many companies I’ve dealt with over the years, so please keep it up!

One very loyal customer,

Andrew J. Marquez

(Sent in May 2009)

Matt & Cate Abbott - Minneapolis, MN USA

Just wanted to drop a quick note to say how wonderful our visit to Buenos Aires was. My wife and I felt completely at home and that was due, in large part, to the awesome apartment (PV4) and the great people at ApartmentsBA. The Palermo neighborhood was our favorite part of the city and at the recommendation of Javier, I had a fantastic birthday dinner at La Cabrera (best steak in town).
Thanks to all for a great vacation. We can't wait to come back! You all made our trip very special and you have a great staff. (December 2008)

John Oden - USA

I wish to offer this letter of recommendation to apartmentsba, and its president, Michael Koh. I am an American citizen who was introduced to Michael about 18 months ago by some very satisfied clients of his. I subsequently hired Michael and his company to consult with me to purchase an apartment in Buenos Aires, oversee its renovation and decoration/design, and subsequently to rent it on an ongoing basis on the short term rental program run by apartmentsba.

Through this entire process, Michael stayed involved and insured things went as planned with my apartment purchase and renovation. Yet, he gradually introduced me to others in his company who had specific responsibilities to follow through with the various tasks which had to be accomplished along the way. He has instilled a “can-do” attitude throughout the company, and all who work there follow the same high standards of client service and follow-through which he insists upon at all levels in the company. Accordingly, I have found that apartmentsba is staffed by a very competent and conscientious staff, who I can deal with on an ongoing basis.

Because of the invaluable assistance of Michael Koh and apartmentsba, I was able to purchase an apartment quickly—for a price and location that I had specified. We had two contractors submit bids for a complete renovation of the apartment. Both were introduced to me by apartmentsba, and produced competitive bids, and I made the selection through an interview process conducted by apartmentsba. The renovation, which was extensive, was accomplished on schedule and within budget. The results were amazing, and the apartment is now one of the most attractive offered by apartmentsba, and feedback of clients has been very positive. The apartment is now well displayed on the website of apartmentsba, who are now acting as my rental agent, and is renting well.

The experience of owning an apartment in Buenos Aires was much enhanced because of Michael Koh and apartmentsba. Most importantly, they did everything they said they would do, without having to be constantly reminded by me. I highly recommend them for anyone wishing to purchase an apartment in Buenos Aires. (November 2008)

Chris & Linda Slaughter - Dallas, TX USA

Mike – We just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our stay in Buenos Aires. Thank you and your team for making it work so well. We loved the apartment (A28). It was wonderful and better than expected and the location was just perfect. It’s always sort of iffy and scary doing things like this long distance, but everything exceeded expectations. Thanks for making our rather spontaneous trip so terrific!!

Jason Diamond & Kay Goodman

ApartmentsBA Team - I wanted to thank you and everyone at Apartments BA for an incredible, friendly, and smooth experience renting your apartment (PS11). It was secure, clean, everything was in great condition, it was in a great location, and the view was spectacular. I will send you some pictures of the sunset from the balcony...as soon as I get the camera back. :-) We had a great experience with your property and everyone we encountered in the experience of working with you.

Best of luck, we will be recommending you to our friends.

(Follow Up Comment - ApartmentsBA, thanks so much for taking the time to send our camera back to us. We got it today and really appreciate you shipping it back to us.).

January 2009

Judy Reeves - USA

Marianna,

We stayed in apartment PH12 in Palermo Hollywood. I just wanted you to know that from the very beginning of our stay until the end, we had the best experience, with our apartment and your staff. Everyone was so helpful..to name a few Camille (checked us in) Cecilia (checked us out) and Nancy helped us with arrangements to the airport. The apartment was clean and beautiful and all the information that was left for us was so helpful. Please pass this on. I would recommend your service to everyone. (Sent November 2008)

Rev.David Ciancio - USA

Mike - we just left PS8 and it was fantastic and better than we could have imagined. It was just like the photos on your website. I really feel like we were treated of high value and it was an overall fantastic experience. Thank you and your entire staff. It was wonderful and we loved the area.

(Novemer 2008)

Joel Smith - USA

Dear Mariana,

I would be remiss if I did not tell you how pleased we were with the apartment we rented (PL2) . It was exactly as described on your website and the photos were identical to the actual apartment. The neighborhood was very beautiful and convenient.

We were delighted with the apartment and thank you for your courtesy and help. (Sent February 2009)

J. Shields - Texas, USA

I have the utmost confidence and respect in Michael Koh and his colleagues at Apartmentsba based on my extensive dealings with them over the last few years.

I became aware of Michael Koh and Apartmentsba several years ago when I was exploring the possibility of renting an apartment rather than staying in a hotel during a planned leisure trip to Buenos Aires in early 2006. I ended up renting two different apartments from Apartmentsba in 2006, both of which were located in the Recoleta neighborhood, and both of which were every bit as good as had been advertised on the Company’s website. I thoroughly enjoyed the feeling of “living” in an apartment during my visit to Buenos Aires, rather than merely being a guest at one of the city’s hotels.

Although I had been to Buenos Aires several times prior to 2006, during that visit, I fell in love with the city and decided I wanted to explore the possibility of owning an apartment in the same Recoleta neighborhood in which I had previously rented. Michael Koh referred me to an english-speaking realtor with one of Buenos Aires’ best realty agencies, and then visited with me, and helped me evaluate for investment/ownership potential, the two apartments in which I had the most interest. Michael also referred me to an excellent Argentine real estate attorney who drew the paperwork necessary to submit a proper offer to buy.

Because of certain dishonest actions taken by the sellers’ representatives, I did not end up buying the apartment on which I made a bid in 2006. Sadly, this type of experience is apparently not a rare occurrence in real estate transactions in Argentina, and only serves to underscore the importance of an “outsider” finding someone who can represent his or her interests in any proposed real estate or business transaction in Argentina who is honest, competent and “knows the ropes” regarding how business is transacted in Argentina. Michael Koh was that person for me, and he quickly obtained a return of my deposit monies on the 2006 transaction despite the sellers’ realtors’ initial resistance.

My experience with Michael Koh in 2006 caused me to have complete trust in his integrity, his ethics and his competence. In fact, my trust in Michael was so great that in 2007 I relied almost exclusively on Michael’s personal inspection in purchasing an expensive apartment in the Recoleta neighborhood that I was unable to inspect myself, and had only “seen” in pictures posted on the realtors’ internet website. Michael lined up the engineers/inspectors, the lawyers and the other professionals and advisers who helped me evaluate this property, and help me consummate the purchase transaction. After the transaction closed, Michael referred me to several excellent architects who I interviewed for the job of overseeing renovations to the apartment, which is in a lovely “French” building in a very nice part of the Recoleta.

I could go on and on in praise of Michael Koh and his colleagues at Apartmentsba. Suffice it to say, however, that Michael is completely honest, highly competent and charges very reasonable fees for his services. Michael is always completely professional and is a pleasure to work with. He answers every email inquiry promptly, and is a storehouse of information and wise counsel on foreign investment in Argentina. Michael and Apartmentsba are currently acting as my “owner’s representatives” in overseeing the renovations of my apartment in Buenos Aires. Michael and his colleagues also look after paying the homeowners’ association dues, utility bills and local taxes on my apartment. Michael’s advice and assistance, and that of his colleagues, in this area have made it possible for me to own an apartment thousands of miles from my principal residence without having to deal personally with the day-to-day worries of home ownership.

I would not have been willing to pursue the idea of owning a second residence in Buenos Aires if I had not had full confidence in Michael Koh and his colleagues’ ability to represent my interests in Argentina in an honest and competent manner. I have been completely satisfied with every aspect of my relationship with Michael Koh and his colleagues at Apartmentsba, and would strongly recommend that any acquaintance of mine who desires to pursue the idea of owning property in Buenos Aires retain the assistance of Michael Koh and Apartmentsba in doing so.

Robert Hildebrand - USA

Michael,

I just wanted to let you know I appreciate our transaction front to back. The place (PS24) was great, your representatives top notch, and the process painless. It made my vacation! You are definitely my "Go To" guy for a place to stay in BA. Thanks so much for making my vacation perfect. (Sent in February 2009)

Leif & Monica Olsson - Sweden

Mike – We wish to tell you that we very much enjoyed our stay in Buenos Aires. After three weeks in Palermo we really know the neighborhood very well now. It was so easy to get to downtown. We tried both the Subte and buses as well as taxis and managed well. The apartment was first class and as described. Thank you! We are already planning another trip to Buenos Aires next December and will use your firm again. Best regards.

Christina Otero - USA

Michael - We just got back from our vacation in Argentina!

We wanted to thank you and all the staff at Apartmentsba.com for making us feel at home. The apartment (AX1) was very nice and perfect for our needs. The staff at apartmentsba.com was very friendly and helpfull. We would love to go back sometime in the near future. Thanks again.

David Bordelon - Dallas, TX USA

My partner & I booked a trop to South America for the holidays - we decided to spend the week of Christmas in Buenos Aires. We are a big fan of renting homes when going abroad and usually use VRBO Vacation rentals. VRBO brought us to ApartmentsBA being they had the best selection of places available.

We didn't know the city and decided on the most famous of areas the Recoleta. After making some selections, I started working with Mariana. I was very impressed with level of service this company provided. They had car service available. They will supply the apartment with Groceries and basically whatever we wanted. They make all reservations for you - all you need do is ask. The Apartment was lovely - it was on Junin street - very lovely (AP16) . All the privacy and luxury we could have wanted.

My partner is an interior designer and one of his business partners joined us - both were impressed with the appointments to the apartment. It was unfortunate, but my bags were lost at beginning of the trip - I had to do a little shopping to make it through the two full weeks in South America. We were traveling on to two other destinations in Brazil after Argentina. The airline only delivered my bags a week after I was gone from Buenos Aires. But, the staff at ApartmentsBA - took the bag and kept it until I could get it shipped back to me.

The staff was so helpful and kind - they filled out the customs forms to fill them out and they got it all packaged up sent to me at NO extra cost. These are great people - every staff person I have dealt with has been terrific. This is a company that understands service. You will not be disappointed with the selection of apartments or the way they will take care of you while you are there. I would highly recommend ApartmentsBA to anyone that is thinking about traveling to Argentina. I hope to go back next year to the wine country and the city of Mendoza. I am hoping this company has properties in the rest of Argentina. Give it shot, you won't be disappointed.

Richard V. - UK

We first contacted Mike and his team whilst concluding the purchase of an apartment in Palermo with regard to managing a refurbishment and property management.

From the outset it was obvious you could trust Mike and he provided excellent advice on the quality of the refurbishment to aim for, clearly based on a thorough knowledge of the local market. With the professionalism displayed by the whole ApartmentsBA team we had no hesitation in paying the fees for project managing the refurbishment and furnishing.

Mike clearly has superb local contacts as the architect presented a thorough works and cost breakdown with various options on which Mike was again able to provide sound advice. During the actual refurbishment we received regular progress updates including photos and when a problem was discovered with the existing internal walls this was quickly communicated and resolved. We were hugely impressed with both the quality of the refurbishment and furnishing and how easy the entire process had been for us.

The property management provided by Mike’s team matches the excellence we have come to expect from ApartmentsBA.

I would not hesitate to recommend Mike and ApartmentsBA to anyone considering purchasing property in Buenos Aires.

Richard Mills - USA

I have just returned from a week in Buenos Aires, and I wanted to say how much I enjoyed my stay there. It's a great city, and I enjoyed the apartment )(PS8) immensely. The best part was the service that you and your employees offered. Everyone whom I had dealings with -- either by phone, email, or in person -- were polite, helpful, enthusiastic, and friendly. Congratulations.

Patricia Bersch - USA

Hello everyone at Apartments BA. I just wanted to compliment you on your well run organization. We very much enjoyed staying in an apartment (AP33) while exploring your fantastic city. All the arrangements for our transportation and apartment stay were handled well and very professionally by all the staff we met and dealt with via the Internet. Thank you! (March 2008).

Alfred Jones - USA

From the time I had first thought about investing in Argentina everyone warned me about the business climate and what to expect as a foreigner. I was very apprehensive about doing business with anyone. Even if they where Americans I had reservations. On my trip down when I met Mike and I went to his office and got a glimpse of the working environment of his staff while I waited. Everyone was very friendly and appeared happily employed. When I went in to meet Mike I found him to be very straight and transparent in what his business was all about. I had a very good conversation about the real estate market and the economy in Argentina and felt very comfortable securing his services.

Upon returning to the states Michael contacted me about a project being built that he had also bought several apartments in. When I learned this it was pretty much a go. If Mike is buying there then it must be good!!

During the course of the transaction the buyer tried to strong arm me for more money just as everyone had told me they would. Mike and his attorneys stepped in and resolved the matter very quickly.

After purchasing the property I worked with Mike’s interior designer to fit the place out with built in's, high end furnishings and appliances. Everything went well and the place looks fantastic.

The place is seeing better than expected bookings and I really enjoy owning it. I can’t wait to go down and use it!! Thanks to Mike and the courtesy and hard work of his staff this is turning out to be not only profitable but also one of the most enjoyable investments I have made to date.

John & Shirley Olar - USA

Mike, Mariana and Ceceila:

We just returned from a spectacular vacation in Argentina, which wouldn't have been possible without the staff of apartmentsba.com.

From the moment we arrived, everything was very organized and the apartment (A1) was wonderful. We were pleasantly surprised at what we felt was each of you going above and beyond to make sure that no detail was missed. We were actually shocked that everything went so smooth from the airport transfers, to checking in and checking out, AWESOME JOB!!

As this was our first and now for sure many more vacations to Argentina we just want to say THANK YOU for making our vacation one of our very best, your staff is A+, keep up the great work.

(November 20, 2007)

David C. - USA

ABA Team - I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed staying in your apartment on Uriarte (PSX2). The place was phenomenal and the staff extremely accommodating. My stay in Buenos Aires was one of the best holidays I've taken and I can't wait to get back. Next time, I'll have to book a larger place as much more of my friends will want to come :)

Thanks again for the incredible week and I look forward to the next time.

(February 2008)

David Banman - USA

I just wanted to thank you and the staff for their help in making our vacation memorable.

Your service was extremely professional, from reservations to check in/check out to the return of our deposit, and the apartment was exactly as advertised (AP10).

Please give a special thank you to Agustina, who made restaurant reservations for us; she managed to get us reservations at some great restaurants.

I've rented condos/villas in at least 6 different countries and found your service to be as good as any I've experienced.

Thanks again.

(February 2008)

Peter Jolicoeur

My sister & I enjoyed your city & the apartment (AP9) was beautiful & convenient. We also enjoyed the doorman, though we do not speak Spanish, he was a pleasure to see each day!

Hopefully I will return soon & would absolutely use ApartmentsBA again.

(February 26, 2008)

Javier M. - Connecticut, USA

I’m Argentinean but I have been living away from my country for six years already. Around December of 2005 seeing how my native country economy was recovering I started to research the possibility of buying a property there. I’m still regretting not doing it sooner than that.

First I was looking for an apartment with the idea of renting it out to the local market; this original idea changed when I found ApartmentsBA.com and started reading about the Luxury Apartments rental services. I found the business model quite interesting considering that tourism in Buenos Aires was booming.

The first thing I did was to send an email to ApartmentsBA asking about their services and commissions. In less than 24 hours I got a reply from Mike with detailed information about their services, commissions, testimonials, etc. I was surprised with the quick response. We exchange couple more emails where Mike answered all my questions and we agreed to meet the next time I will be in Buenos Aires. At that moment I was still suspicious (not for any particular reason, just because…) and I was not going to give a dime away until seeing their offices and talking to Michael Koh himself; in other words I wanted to triple check if these people were real. I know I may sound a little bit paranoid, but keep in mind I lived almost all my life in Argentina and since I have memory (I was born in 1975) I’ve witnessed how in two opportunities (1989 and 2001) the Argentinean banks and the government confiscated people deposits forcing them to accept 20 year bonds. So you can imagine that if I can’t trust the local banks and the government how can I trust an internet web site.

Four months later I finally got to visit ApartmentsBA offices and met Mike and his Argentinean partner Luciano. They took the necessary time to explain me in detail how they operate, the expected investment returns, etc. and of course answer all my questions. At the end of the meeting one of the members of his staff showed me two of their rental apartments near by in the Recoleta area. So far I was satisfied with what I’ve seen; one thing I liked in particular about them is that they were not only investment advisors but investors themselves. Now I had the necessary confidence in Mike’s company to make business with them from my home in the USA.

Weeks later with the help of Mike I bought an off-plan apartment in Recoleta. New construction in this area of the city is rare, that’s exactly why it was an attractive investment. There were two apartments left on the top floor (the most desirable floor) and Mike also wanted to get one, he let me choose first and then he took the remaining one. Because we bought two units Mike was able to negotiate a discount with the developer, but we had move fast to secure the properties so after he got my okay he even paid the reservation for my unit from his own pocket, which I reimbursed him couple of days later. The property is not yet finished and its price has already increased at least a 20%.

Months later after my first good experience investing in Buenos Aires, I went back to Mike to look for a second apartment. This time he found an already renovated two bedroom apartment on the top floor of a classical 40 years old Recoleta building close to Santa Fe Avenue. He immediately sent me an email with the apartment’s photos and information about the building. Then I asked Mike to arrange a visit so my mother could take a look to it. Later that night I spoke with her but she wasn’t complete convinced about it, she didn’t dislike it but she wasn’t totally sure either. I was not sure what to do, but finally because I liked what I saw on the photos and because I trusted Mike’s judgment I decided to go for it. Mike negotiated the price with the seller and I end up getting the apartment for a couple of thousand dollars less than the asking price.

Closing went smoothly, ApartmentsBA staff organized everything keeping me informed by email and promptly answering all my questions. During the notary meeting my mother had just to sign the Notary documents on my behalf.

On my next trip to Buenos Aires I visited the apartment while it was being furnished (I also retained ApartmentsBA services to do so). The apartment was great, plenty of light, excellent layout, luxury design furniture, and as Mike told me the renovations were tastefully done, it looked brand new (see AP27). In six weeks the apartment was ready for business, it even got a booking before the photos were published on ApartmentsBA.com.

Only three months after the apartment started to be rented out the occupancy is half the ApartmentsBA average, this is good for a new property considering that tourist usually make their reservations months in advance. I am confident occupancy will increase reaching the average by the end of the year.

In summary these people know the market, they know the rules of engagement down there, they have “the right contacts” and most important of all they know how to take care of their customers (renters and investors).

Heather Coy - Canada

Hello from Canada,

We stayed in PS8 .Want to thank you for making our Buenos Aires experience a good one. The apartment was great. Having a cell phone and an IP phone was wonderful. Nancy in the office was always helpful. We will pass the word on to our travel agent and friends about you. Thank you so much!

Charlotte Peters - Germany

Thanks for the great stay. Everything was perfect with your apartment (PSX2) and my husband and I loved everything about our stay. The apartment was incredible and had everything we could possibly need. The area was great. Your staff could not have been better. We loved your city and we look forward to returning to the city and this property again.

(January 2008)

Dana Richardson - San Diego, California USA

Hello Mike,

We just returned back to San Diego this morning from a one week stay in Argentina. We had a blast in Buenos Aires, Mendoza and Colonia del Sacramento.

I just wanted to take the time to thank you for a truly authentic experience. Renting an apartment through your company was definitely the right way to go. (AM16)

We'll definitely be in touch with you again soon enough, because we've already begun planning our return.

Thanks again!

Gerri & Mark - USA

Our family has arrived home safely from our visit to South America.

Our trip was wonderful thanks to ApartmentsBA staff. Thank you for your friendliness and amazing hospitality. Each person (Claudia, Agustina, Cecilia, Javier, Sebastion, Christian and Sondra) that we had the good fortune to meet was pleasant and knowledgeable.

Your apartments were clean and in great locations, we felt at home, away from home. (September 2007)

Renee Bragagnolo - USA

Claudia - I would like to say thank you for our fantastic stay in BA, January 2008. The apartment (AP34) was central and the perfect size. I also loved the French style building. It was clean and the beds were extremely comfortable. I will highly recommend your company and would stay again. You wouldn’t happen to have any properties in Manhattan? Thanks again.

A. Colesberry - USA

My wife and I visited Buenos for two weeks in January 2007. After a few days sightseeing, we fell in love with the city and, as we often do when we come across a beautiful place, we started daydreaming about having a place there. In most cases, our fantasy dissolves in the thousand questions about how it’s done and who you can trust and whether you’ll make any money and on and on. By chance, during our stay a friend sent us a New York Times travel article where the writer had rented an apartment from apartmentsba.com. With the idea that here might be a service to get in bed with, we logged on to Michael’s site and started reading.

Impressed by his transparency and business philosophy, we set up a meeting with him for the day before our flight back to the US. We put down our consulting fee for the initial consultation and he asked what questions we had--we didn’t have many after reading his thorough website but he clarified a couple of things about the process and discussed neighborhoods with us. There was no selling at this meeting, just more of the straight talk that he put on his site.

When we got back to the States, we continued to correspond with Michael via email. He was very generous with his answers to our questions and our concerns about the process—and we hadn’t yet paid the balance of his consulting fee. Within a week, he sent us the first prospect that matched our criteria and at that point we quickly wired him the rest of the consulting fee plus an amount for the reserva (initial offer).

Here’s where Michael’s true colors showed the brightest—when that prospect went away, he wrote back offering to return what we’d just wired him.

Our first reaction to Michael’s consulting fee had been a worry that this guy we didn’t know might just be out to collect fees and wouldn’t come through, but if we had a shadow of a doubt left, his offer to return our money wiped that away. Michael wasn’t interested in our fee. He was in it for the long haul.

He continued to send us prospects for another month, at which time, one came through that seemed absolutely perfect. Being totally transparent about his process, he sent an email to five consulting clients, ourselves included, announcing the apartment’s availability. He explained that he’d see the place on Friday, take more pictures and determine whether it was a good property for apartmentsba.com. Once his inspection was complete, he would give his opinion to the group and the first person to email back would be the person he would represent for the property purchase.

By chance, we were up late that evening and, after an hour-long, intense conversation, we emailed that we wanted the place. We were first and later we were told 3 other clients all emailed the following day all wanting to purchase the same property. We beat them by a few hours.

Over the next two weeks, we had some paperwork to deal with:

Power of attorney for ApartmentsBA to purchase the property on our behalf. We needed to have these notarized, have the notary certified and then have an international Hague Convention apostile seal put on the signature pages. Then we had to FedEx the entire package to Argentina. All told, this cost just under $200.
ApartmentsBA needed scans of our passports and financial data (mainly, as I understand, to satisfy US Homeland Security laws as well as Argentina anti-money laundering laws established).

Michael stayed in the loop, making sure that we were getting our questions answered and that things were moving forward. He also handled the final negotiations with the seller. He also handled getting our tax ID numbers for Argentina which is required to buy real estate.

It was very nerveracking putting this much trust in someone in a foreign country. My wife and I had a long talk. I reread a lot of the information on his website. Finally, we came to the conclusion that either Michael was entirely trustworthy or he was running a scam on the level of Enron. We wired the money.

Michael arranged to go straight to the closing since the property was ready to purchase. We had expected to have a month to liquidate the rest of our funds. Thinking that two weeks might not be enough, we asked Michael to get us some extra time, which he did. We wired the money to our bank account that he helped us set up in Argentina and the entire purchase was finished two weeks later. Michael handled the entire purchase process with us in the USA.

We went back and forth about whether to pay Michael’s furniture and remodeling fee. We had a designer friend in Buenos Aires who had offered to help, but realizing that there would be challenges, we decided at first to pay the fee. Then days later, after we’d already wired the money, we changed our minds and decided to use our friend instead. Michael wired our money back immediately.

Our friend got started decorating and a month and a half later, we went down to Buenos Aires ourselves to do the final decorations ourselves. We had a great time and I wouldn’t have done it differently knowing what I know now, but let me say that we paid twice as much for our decorator as we would have for Michael’s furniture and remodeling fee.

Much of our labor budget went towards paying someone to wait at the apartment for the cable company to come, for instance. I cannot imagine that Michael makes a penny off his furniture coordination fee.

The happy ending is that, a couple of weeks after Michael listed it, our apartment started renting. If it keeps up like this, we’ll be getting full payback within 10 years.

I cannot recommend Michael and his company more enthusiastically.

David G. - USA

Mariana and Agustina,

Thank you and ApartmentsBA for helping make our trip to Argentina so wonderful. The apartment (AP20) was exactly what was promised and more. Your guidance and suggestions in preparing for the trip were invaluable.

We look forward to using ApartmentsBA on our next visit and will urge others traveling to Buenos Aires to do the same.

(Sent in September 2007)

Rhoda Garth - USA

Dear Mariana,

I can't tell you how glad we are to have found ApartmentsBA. Everything was perfect, from the booking, the introduction to the unit and the exit meeting. We LOVED the location and the apartment (AP16) and everything was as promised on the website description. I can't wait to recommend your company to anyone I know who plans to visit Buenos Aires. I hope to come back to your wonderful city again. Our daughter had a marvelous experience in school there and now we know why. Muchas gracias! (July 2007)

O. Chiang - Canada

I have known Michael since 2006. During that time I have engaged his service to help me purchase and renovate two apartments. The second apartment was bought several months after I returned to Canada and the decision was based largely on Michael’s analysis of its investment potential, as the pictures he sent me didn’t look too impressive. Michael negotiated an excellent deal on both apartments; the substantial savings surprised even the real estate agent. Both transactions were closed flawlessly via email correspondences.

Michael and his team provided me with many renovation ideas and they were prompt in their email responses. When I was not satisfied with the quote from one architect, Michael immediately asked for a second and more reasonable quote from another architect. I was kept informed of the progress every step of the way. Michael’s staff gave me advice and suggestions for furnishings, yet my decision was always respected. I am very pleased with owing two beautifully renovated apartments and I couldn’t have done better without Michael’s assistance. The two properties are now being managed by apartmentsba.com; the units have been rented out and the service has been outstanding.

Not only is Michael extremely knowledgeable in the real estate market and its regulations, he is also honest, trustworthy, reliable, committed and responsive to my needs. In fact, everyone in apartmentsba.com has been most courteous, professional and attentive. Many companies in Buenos Aires offer similar services to Michael’s but I doubt there is one that could surpass the value proposition of apartmentsba.com.

I have enjoyed doing business with Michael and would unhesitatingly recommend his services to others.

Jonathan & Monica Carlton - London, UK

Mike – I just wanted to thank you again for you and your staff’s hospitality while my wife and I were in Buenos Aires. The apartment (A28) was everything we expected and more from the photos and description on your website.

I applaud your charity donation program that you sponsor in conjunction with your clients. My wife and I donated to a great cause in London. I am sure that you are raising significant amounts of money for great causes around the world.

We enjoyed our trip to Buenos Aires and it was especially nice to be in such a nice neighborhood. Everyone from the transfer company you recommended, to the doorman in the building to the maids and especially your staff were wonderful. We both fell in love with Buenos Aires and we look forward to staying in another of your properties at Christmas. Many thanks. (June 2007)

Craig Schwimmer, MD, MPH - USA

In 2006, My wife and I purchased an apartment in Recoleta, which is

currently managed by ApartmentsBA. We substantially renovated the

apartment, both to accommodate our use and to increase it's value as a

rental unit. The purchase, as well as the planning and execution of the

renovation, was handled by Michael, Luciano, and the staff of

ApartmentsBA, while we were at home in the US as we gave them a power of attorney to complete the purchase for us.

The purchase and renovation of the apartment required the wire transfer of substantial sums of money to a relative stranger (Michael Koh). Needless to say, we

had some concerns, reservations, and even fears. Wire transferring

several hundred thousand dollars to someone we barely knew, in a

country whose laws and customs we were not intimately familiar with,

took tremendous faith. Michael and his company have, to a degree which

is truly remarkable, earned our trust, respect, and friendship.

Our intended use for the apartment was perhaps a little different than

most of Michael's clients, in that we were interested in finding a

"family retreat", as well as an economically viable rental unit. From

finding a reputable realtor, to appraising the advantages/disadvantages

of numerous properties, to negotiating a fair purchase price and

negotiating the contract, everyone at ApartmentsBA was patient,

helpful, and personally interested in our satisfaction. Since we were

back in the USA, Michael handled the purchase on our behalf - quite a

big deal, since these transactions are carried out in cash - my cash!

But Michael handled things as if it were his money - and everything

went off without a hitch. When it came to the renovation, Luciano in

particular spent countless hours helping us with architectural plans,

as well as the selection of materials, colors, furnishings, etc - no

easy task, considering that we were in the USA, but very concerned about

how the apartment would "feel", since we would use it quite often. With

the considerable help of everyone at ApartmentsBA, our home in

Argentina meets our needs perfectly.

Overall, I would rate our experience with Michael and ApartmentsBA as

truly exceptional. They have been trustworthy, responsible, helpful,

friendly, considerate, and personally interested in our satisfaction to

a degree which is rarely seen.

Mary White - USA

I just wanted to say "Thank You" for a fantastic holiday in Buenos Aires. Your company organized our pick up from the airport and delivery to our wonderful apartment (A31). Everything went very smoothly. The girl who checked us in was so nice and helpful and the boy who checked us out was terrific and helpful, too! The apartment was perfect and so conveniently located. Anything we could have needed was provided. Thank you so much! I have already recommended your company to friends who will be visiting Buenos Aires later this year. Again, thanks!

Duke Siotkas - Florida, USA

My initial contact with Michael Koh was via email. Despite the fact that Mike gets hundreds of email a day and must devote most of his energy to existing clients, he took the time to answer my questions. He also allowed me to defer retaining him until after we met in person; all green flags. I already had a good impression. When we met in person, my assessment was overwhelmingly confirmed. I have rarely met an individual who exudes so much honestly, enthusiasm and competence in his endeavors.

I was so confident that I purchased two apartments in Recoleta; one was an extensive renovation in an older building (with my best friend Jeff who had never even been to Argentina as a partner) and the other in a new construction building. ApartmentsBA coordinated the renovation and furnishing process. The apartment on French is now completed and a smashing success as an ApartmentsBA rental. The apartment on Aguero will be ready soon and I expect the same success.

I cannot imagine trying to have gone through this process alone. Finding honest real estate people, attorneys, architects (contractors), buying furniture and appliances are difficult in your own country and language. It would have been a disaster without Mike and ApartmentsBA. They have my complete confidence and appreciation for the work accomplished on my behalf.

Michael T. - London, UK

I have recently invested in Eastern Europe (Montenegro) and Central America (Belize). My previous investments were designed for capital appreciation. My interest in Buenos Aires was titled toward income yield with a view to longer term appreciation. I consulted on various neighborhoods/locations with business associates in Puerto Madero before settling on Recoleta. I then investigated property managers. This was the most crucial selection for my investment. Even the best property investments can lie idle and unkempt if they are not managed effectively. After considering a list of possible companies I found Apartments BA to be the clear winner on many fronts.

I would not dispute that the website makes bold claims of unrivalled service and market knowledge. Having a more conservative nature, I was somewhat skeptical at first. Several months later I am pleased to report that I have found every assertion made by Michael Koh’s website to be accurate & honest. Michael guided me through the apartment search with care and enthusiasm. He was extremely cautious in the properties we viewed; passing on a number of locations due to a number of mitigating factors – noise level, natural light, location, etc…I would adamantly dispute any claim that his clients are rushed into their purchases – in fact Michael actually cooled my enthusiasm on two properties, advising me to be patient for the right unit. His retainer pays for itself as he skillfully saved 6% on the asking price. Additionally his staff was very diligent in checking the condition of the apartment, water pressure, parking access, condo rules allowing for short-term rental among other factors. His team performs a thorough investigation of the condition of the property which produces a detailed report for consideration. Further checks are performed on the current owner’s title and any liens or current obligations outstanding at the time of the offer.

I should make a special point of mentioning how Michael responded to my emails at all hours of the day (despite the Europe time difference). He offered call-backs & email replies while he was out of town or on vacation. The man’s commitment to his job is relentless. I believe that Michael invests a great deal of pride in his work and is only truly rewarded by the appreciation of a satisfied client. Michael has gone beyond the call of duty for me on a number of occasions in the past four months of our association. I co-own and manage a firm with clients in over fifty countries. I recognize the importance of client relations along with constant pursuit of unrivaled customer service. Michael Koh is an impressive living embodiment of these virtues. He has earned my trust and confidence several fold.

Jenefer Palmer - USA

Dear Mariana and the rest of the ABA team,

I wanted to write and thank you for the great care and customer
service that you have given us. When we arrived to discover our original apartment had no electricity, the problem was quickly taken care of. We love our new
place (A2) and appreciate the lovely upgrade. I have already emailed my
friend who is coming to BA next year with her extended family and
forwarded your information. I own a business and it is such a pleasure
to experience great customer service. I am happy to provide this unsolicited testimonial - and I really emphasize the luxury aspect of your accommodations. I have now been in 3 of your properties and the photos are accurate to the actual properties! My skin care company sells to five star luxury resorts (which I have the pleasure of visiting) and I only wish there was an apartmentsba.com in every city I visit. I would be there!

Please thank the owner for us, you have a great team! Agustina is a GREAT concierge! She really is 5 stars!

(Sent December 2006)

K. Johnston - United Kingdom

I could not be happier with the service and the investment made with ApartmentsBA. Mike and the company´s entire team are outstanding. I have worked with Mike and the ApartmentsBA team since July 2005 to purchase, then renovate and furnish a three bedroom apartment in central Recoleta on Ayacucho street between Las Heras and Pacheco de Melo. I am now also using ApartmentsBA to administer the property and oversee short-term rentals. From start to finish, Mike and his team have been superb. Simply fantastic. Moreover, the investment – as Mike predicted –is the best I have ever made. It meets and surpasses the projected return on investment. And, to top it, the property itself has increased enormously in value since last November. Property prices have increased dramatically in the last year and that trend is set to continue. I am now seriously considering buying a second apartment in Buenos Aires – this time purely as an investment, because the apartment has put all my other investments to shame.

To recount: when I decided to buy an apartment in Buenos Aires, I quickly realized to do this at a distance, and as a foreigner would be difficult if not downright impossible. It was therefore fantastic to stumble across the ApartmentsBA website in my internet research. Reading the enormous amount of information provided on it, I was struck by the quality of the advice provided and this prompted me to opt for the consultancy service.

Things could not have gone smoother with the ApartmentsBA consultancy service. In my experience, it is truly the only way to go when purchasing in Buenos Aires! In my case, to choose the apartment I would buy, I decided to come down personally to Bs. As and spent some weeks here looking for a suitable property. I didn’t have to but as I intended to use the place myself (on occasion), I wanted to see the apartment before placing the offer. That said, had I not wanted to come down, Mike could have arranged the purchase for me. During these first three weeks when I was still buying the apartment, Mike set me up with a small studio apartment for me to stay during this period and cut me a special rate. It was a great place. Friendly reliable staff and well equipped. This also gave me an insight into how ApartmentsBA run their business and I was suitably impressed. In all, the purchase of the apartment, including all the dealings with the lawyer, the real estate agent and so forth were totally overseen by ApartmentsBA and in terms of buying property; it couldn’t have been easier or smoother. (I had been somewhat anxious before buying not to get ripped off but, certainly in my own experience, I saved far more than the consultancy fee). Mike viewed five properties – I had after seeing some 30 plus apartments, whittled the choice down to some five – and wanted to make the final choice based on his advice as to what might constitute the best investment in terms of rentals. Having viewed them he advised me which to select and made some very sound recommendations on refurbishments. He also recommended that I make an offer significantly below the asking price (based on his previous experience with apartment blocks/consortiums and purchasing property in the area). I then sent the money (both for the "boleto" and to close the deal) through Michael Koh to whom I had granted power of attorney. I am glad to say it went smoothly and although I was not in Buenos Aires at the time the deal closed, I was in constant contact with Mike and the Irish-Argentinean lawyer he recommended. Like Michael Koh, the lawyer was courteous, efficient and a pleasure to work with.

In order to renovate and furnish the flat, I employed ApartmentsBA again. In the course of doing so, we must have exchanged hundreds of e-mails (entirely due to the fact that I insisted on being consulted on each and every decision that was made). I am grateful for their diligence. When necessary, Mike called to consult me. Both Michael Koh and Sandra Ader made sure I was consulted on each and every decision. They always took on my requests, even when on occasion this would entail considerably more work on their side. The final result is absolutely fabulous! I am delighted. I am also heavily indebted to both Mike and Sandra for their hard work and diligence in following through all of my demands. Each and every of my (literally hundreds of) e-mails was responded to so quickly that I have now been totally spoiled in terms of customer service. Mike’s average response time sets a record. On the occasion that we had to speak on the phone to discuss elements of the renovation, it was always a pleasure. I have benefited enormously from his experience in the real estate market and his ideas on the renovations. He has a keen sense of interior decoration and time and time again made sensible suggestions on the décor. I came to rely on it!

Since finishing the apartment, it has been consistently (except for periods when I wanted to use it) rented out! It was rented out the first day it was on the market and the Return on Investment had been superb. This has got to be the best investment in the world at the current time!! So much so, that I am now seriously considering purchasing another flat.

At the current time I am in Buenos Aires, making use of the apartment and have consistently found ApartmentsBA to be every bit as good as I would have expected. Whilst here I have made extensive use of the concierge service which is offered and found this very useful and at every occasion have found the staff to be courteous and helpful. In short, I could not recommend ApartmentsBA more highly for their consultancy, renovation and rental service. It is my pleasure to work with them!

Jim and Dana Melton - California, USA

Agustina - Thank you so much for all of your fine support in helping Dana and I maneuver our way through Buenos Aires. We had a grand time in a world that we were totally unfamiliar with.

Our city tour on the first day when we arrived was outstanding. We were relying on you to guide us to the right tour and you did. Nestor took great care of us and he started our experience in Buenos Aires in a grand fashion.

Please share with Michael that our apartment (A28) was great. We enjoyed our short stay and look forward to returning to your beautiful city and apartments for another enjoyable experience sometime next year. Manual and Lucy were most gracious. They are fine people and we felt that their personal attention went beyond our expectations. They are definite assets to the apartment and please express our sincere thanks to them. We miss them.

Until we meet again, take care and thank you so very much for all of your personal attention. Your services were most valuable to us and we do appreciate you and your staff. I am especially pleased that we had the opportunity to meet you personally.

Craig Needles - USA

I wanted to take a few minutes to write to you and tell you how very much we all enjoyed our vacation in Buenos Aires (November 2006). The apartment AP15 was spectacular! And the services of ApartmentsBA were superlative! I am in the real estate industry myself, and I therefore know what it takes to do a good job, and you are all doing a first rate EXCELLENT job!!

Every detail was perfect. The location was the best, and the view unsurpassed! Sometimes we didn't even want to leave we felt so at home! But we could walk right out into the beautiful park, or a sidewalk cafe, or over to the museums, or cinema, or great shopping. We discovered the nearby DISCO supermarket, and they even delivered our groceries!! Wow, what a great service!

The girls who cleaned the apt. left it spotless, well worth the $25 fees. The beds and pillows were so very comfortable, so we all slept very well. And before arriving, we were all concerned about the bathrooms, but our group of 5 people had no problem at all since there were 3 toilets and 2 showers.

I celebrated my 50th birthday in grand style with my close friends and we all hope to return next year, si Dios quiere. Please send this letter to Marianna & to Michael Koh, both of whom were very helpful in the decision-making process.

Millones de gracias a Uds.

Barry Plotkin - West Palm Beach, Florida USA

After vacationing in Buenos Aires in September ‘05 I returned home with a strong interest in investing in this beautiful city. Prior to my trip I had heard of the tourism boom that was taking place and wanted to see for myself what all the buzz was about. Although I had a pretty strong conviction that there was a great opportunity here, I wasn't certain how I was going to be able to take advantage of this from living in the U.S. It was in researching all of the legal issues involved as a non resident where my path crossed with Michael Koh and ApartmentsBA. I was amazed to see that every detail that I was looking for in order for me to purchase property was clearly explained in length all with no strings attached on his web site. It was at this point that I emailed Mike and asked him numerous questions in which I was impressed with the prompt attention given to each and every question.

It is now September ‘06 and I have just completed the build out and furnishing of my second property (PS2). Between this purchase and my prior purchase (AP7), I personally can express that Mike's professionalism, honesty, and attention to every detail are second to none. From negotiating the best price, finding the best apartment and location, walking me through the transfer necessary for closing, I was informed and comfortable every step of the way. Before we had even closed on my first property, Michael had multiple architects giving estimates on the build out of the unit which saved us valuable time. After construction and furnishing were flawlessly completed and now having my property being managed by his team, I can say that my rate of return is well in line with all projections that we had anticipated. It is with all of these qualities, along with an incredible team at ApartmentsBA, that are solely the reasons for this testimonial. There is no doubt in my mind that without Michael’s assistance and knowledge in Buenos Aires and property management that I would never be able to participate in a such an exciting market.

Oralia& Ron Lynch - USA

Hello Mike,

I wanted to tell you about our experience with your company and with apartment A2. First, the apartment was beautiful. The online photo’s don’t do it justice. The high ceilings, gleaming wood floors, amazingly large, comfortable bed and charm of the building really made our trip enjoyable. The location was fantastic. Close to cafés, restaurants, shopping, local attractions, and subways. Having a large grocery store right around the corner was so convenient. We always felt very safe and part of the neighborhood. Even on nights we stayed out too late and chose to walk home. Although we rarely used them, I especially appreciated the quality of the television and stereo. Having two air conditioners and a washer/dryer in our apartment was a luxury. Overall the apartment exceeded our expectations.

I was skeptical and unsure about what to expect of our first experience renting an apartment versus staying in a hotel. It was a great experience. You saw to our every need, from transportation to the apartment from the airport; to providing an IP phone, and internet service. We did have one issue with the air conditioner and with the maid service. However, you promptly and generously provided resolution. Thank you so much!

This was our first time to Argentina. We visited many areas of Buenos Aires and even took a side trip to see the Iguazu falls. We hope to return and will highly recommend you to our friends!

Julie Thompson - USA

Dear Agustina and Mariana –

I just wanted to email you both to let you know that we all thoroughly

enjoyed our stay in Buenos Aires (November 2006) and to express our sincere gratitude to everyone at ApartmentsBA who made our stay in your wonderful city

so pleasurable.

I will be recommending your company to everyone I meet and to

encourage them to visit Buenos Aires. As for me, I have already

decided that I want to return next year as it was truly my all time

favorite holiday. I will of course be using ApartmentsBA.com for my next trip!

So, with all that said, I'll be back in touch as soon as I make my

return plan....!

Phairis & Amin Sajan - Vancouver, BC, Canada

My husband and I just returned to Canada after spending a few weeks in Buenos Aires in Recoleta in apartment A26. We wanted to let you know that we really enjoyed our stay there and to thank you very much for providing such a convenient service. We loved the apartment, perhaps especially because we were traveling with our 5 month old baby.. we used the kitchen a lot, as you can imagine! Plus the two bedrooms allowed us to spread out all of our (her) stuff. Also, the concierge service, provided by Augustina with your company, was absolutely fantastic. Little did we know that she would not only be able to answer all of our frequent questions about Buenos Aires, but also get us a babysitter! We heard the nightlife was one of the best parts of B.A. and without Augustina's help we never would have experienced it. She found us Sandra (who also works at Apartments BA) and she was so great we wish she lived in Canada, so she could babysit for us here at home.

Again, thank you very much and if (when) we travel to B.A. in the future, we'll be making our reservations with your firm. Thanks!

Terry Bennett - London, UK

Purely by accident we found our own ¨small piece of paradise¨ here in Buenos Aires. Having found it, we had less than 48 hours to negotiate the notoriously difficult and potentially costly experience of purchasing the property. I had discovered ApartmentsBA.com on the web and read Michael Koh´s very comprehensive description of the Buenos Aires investment property scene which outlined both the opportunities and pitfalls as well as giving an invaluable guide to the steps involved in the process of purchasing here in Argentina.

Between them Mariana, a Director with the firm and Mariela, the Office Manager, over a period of not much more than 24 hours activated surveyor, notary public and real estate agents to such an extent that permission to purchase, inspection report and power of attorney were all in place. After having first viewed our apartment at 5.30 PM on a Wednesday evening, we had a meeting at 2.30 on Friday afternoon where the purchase was effectively completed. During this short period of time- Michael Koh who was on a business trip to New York had spoken to me by telephone whilst I happened to be in his BA office and confirmed the attention his staff where paying to the matter and his interest in it.

Within hours of the Friday meeting we disappeared to Europe and during the five months which passed before our return to Buenos Aires, the completion took place including safe and cheap transfer of funds from London.

On our return we decided that we had both the time and ability to both redecorate and furnish our new apartment. How wrong we were!!!!!

Time yes- ability no- definitely no!!

Although we are not exactly novices, having bought property around the world and furnished and remodelled it. We were not equipped to handle the charm and mendacity of certain Buenos Aires tradesmen and salesmen.

Our first inclination that things could go dramatically wrong was when we obtained quotes for completely repainting the apartment. We approached the previous owner of the apartment on the basis that he would have the local knowledge that we did not possess to ensure a reasonable quotation. Sensible we thought BUT although this painter had been doing a presumably cost-effective work for the family of the previous owner for years- his quote of $ 36,000 (us$12,000) seemed a little steep to us.

Urgent telephone call to Apartments BA resulted in a quotation from a painter who had done a lot of work for them, tendering a quote of 7300 pesos (us$2,430). The painting was perfectly completed on time and to a very high standard!!! Lesson learnt- we then used tradesmen known to Apartments BA to complete the refurbishment. We cannot thank them enough for the quality of their work. Their patience and flexibility was amazing. The next problem- that of furnishing we thought would pose few problems-shop around bargain and get delivery, we were pretty good at that sort of thing. Until we started to order beds and major furniture then we found that delivery times far exceeded the time we had left in Buenos Aires and that some of the prices we had negotiated were not as good as we wished.

Sandra- the refurnishing expert of Apartments BA to the rescue!! When stared delivery times were way off our target she simply pointed us towards a superb craftsman carpenter- who copied and improved upon the beds and tables we wanted in less than half delivery time quoted by stores. Likewise we discovered several sofas that we wished to purchase but once again both delivery and price were problems. Sandra’s solution- simply to show the product to another store and get them to copy it- to at which we got the same standard at less than half the time and with substantial price saving. She also obtained substantial discounts on electrical appliances, bedding, and other necessary kitchen and dinning items. Did I mention that the carpenter also undertook to remove the original oak parquet floor of the apartment to a state that it had not achieved since it was first laid in 1903?

As by now you will have realised my wife and I have nothing but promise for Michael Koh and his charming and efficient staff. I unhesitatingly recommend them for their professionalism, probity and friendliness at all times.

One final point-despite our initial naive approach, we did manage to do some quite reasonable “deals” with antique dealers we discovered ourselves but whose addresses and potential are now also known to Sandra!!!!

Richard Hesik - USA

To the entire staff at ApartmentsBA -- My wife and I appreciated your fine work during our stay in Buenos Aires. You were all very helpful, especially Augustina and Cecilia, and made our visit very enjoyable. Augustina made air reservations for a trip to Mendoza and Cecilia was helpful in checking in and out of the apartment. The apartment itself was clean, bright, and well located for our purposes (A20). I have no reservations about recommending your service. Thanks again, and we look forward to our next visit to Argentina and ApartmentsBA.

Brian - Buenos Aires

I am an American who has lived in Buenos Aires since 2001, so my situation is different than the majority of ApartmentsBA's clients, but the hard work and dedication that Michael, Luciano and staff put forth is exactly the same.

I speak the language and know the city and its people, but I still wanted the help of real estate professionals who would be able to provide me with the inside information I needed to complete my property purchase here.

ApartmentsBA has quickly earned a stellar reputation amongst investors in Argentine real estate, and it's easy to understand why.

During our entire negotiation and closing process, which dragged on for six long months because of an unscrupulous seller, the ApartmentsBA team kept on top of things one hundred percent. They knew exactly when to hold and when to fold during the bargaining game, and in the end their patience and persistence paid off, as we were able to complete the purchase of an amazing apartment in Belgrano.

Negotiating a property purchase is never an easy process, and doing so in Argentina is even more complicated, to say the least. ApartmentsBA offers an invaluable service to foreigners, by helping them to navigate the stormy shores of the Argentine real estate business.

I was so happy with ApartmentsBA's efforts that I recommended them to a friend in New York, who just closed on an apartment in Palermo thanks to their help.

I pass on my strongest recommendation to ApartmentsBA.

Mark Mills - Australia

In October 2005 I was determined to purchase property in Argentina and discovered ApartmentsBA.com while searching the internet for information about the buying process. Mike's website was enlightening and I was convinced that his company was by far the best in real estate investments. After speaking to him on the phone I immediately decided to hire him as a real estate consultant.

I was planning to make the long trip out to Buenos Aires to look for an apartment but just two weeks after hiring Mike he informed me about a great opportunity on a two bedroom loft he had just found in Recoleta. He explained that he thought it was an incredible deal and a very unique property. I was hesitant about buying an apartment from just photos, but I trusted Mike’s judgment and put in an offer. The owner accepted, and the boleto needed to be signed a few days later. I live in the heart of the paddy fields in Taiwan, so it was impossible for me to make it out to Argentina with such short notice. Mike told me that he could sign the boleto and that everything would go smoothly. It was extremely nerve racking sending thousands of dollars across the South Pacific to a man I’d never actually met, but sure enough the money arrived and Mike signed the boleto without a hitch!

A couple of months later I flew out to Buenos Aires to close on the property and met Mike for the first time. After the close he took me to see the apartment and it was an amazing place, just like he had described three months earlier.

I then hired Mike to come up with the design for renovating and decorating the entire apartment. His company spent many months working on the property and I was constantly updated with emails and photos of the progress that was being made. Before I bought the apartment, Mike assured me that he could turn it into something special and he certainly didn’t disappoint me! When it was finished it looked spectacular and within two days of posting the photos I got the first booking. Then another one followed the very next day!

I had a very limited budget and Mike always did his best to save me every dollar he possibly could. His fee is an absolute bargain for what he does. On most occasions he replies to my emails within minutes, even after midnight on weekends, Buenos Aires time! You can rest assure of a professional, honest and efficient service with ApartmentsBA!

Mark Poole - New York City, New York USA

I wanted to take the time to praise you and your staff. I am a hotel person - or I should say I WAS until I discovered your company. I travel non-stop around the world on business and for holidays and always stayed in top hotels. I found your website and was impressed by the high quality properties. From the beginning, you and your staff were extremely responsive. The apartment I stayed in (AP2) was beautiful and was perfect for my stay in Buenos Aires - both as a tourist and for the business that I had to conduct.