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What is a fideicomiso — and do you really own the home?
The bank trust that lets foreigners own coastal property in Mexico, explained without the myths.
4 min read
What are the closing costs — and who pays what?
The buyer's side of the ledger: acquisition tax, notario fees, the trust, and the registry — usually 4%–8% on top of the price.
5 min read
Ejido land: why the cheapest lot on the coast may not be for sale at all
Communal farmland, the certificate that looks like a title but isn't, and the one question that separates the two.
7 min readPreventa: what a developer must legally show you before you pay
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.
8 min readGeneral 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.