Buying in Mexico
How foreign ownership actually works on the coast — the restricted zone, the bank trust, the notario, closing costs, and the land-title checks that matter most in Puerto Vallarta and the Riviera Nayarit.
If a bank holds the title, do I really own my property?
The bank trust that lets foreigners own coastal property in Mexico, explained without the myths.
Beyond the sale price, what will closing actually cost me — and which costs are the buyer's versus the seller's?
The buyer's side of the ledger: acquisition tax, notario fees, the trust, and the registry — usually 4%–8% on top of the price.
How do I know the land I'm being shown isn't still ejido?
Communal farmland, the certificate that looks like a title but isn't, and the one question that separates the two.
What actually protects me when I'm buying a unit that doesn't exist yet?
Mexican consumer law gives pre-construction buyers a thirteen-point disclosure list, a searchable contract registry, and a five-year structural warranty. Almost nobody asks for any of it.
General education, not legal or tax advice. Requirements vary by state, municipality, notario, SAT office, and year — confirm current specifics with your Notario Público, an attorney, and a cross-border accountant before acting.