Choosing a good real estate agent in Playa del Carmen can make the difference between a smooth closing and costly surprises. This market demands AMPI-backed pros, fluency with fideicomiso for foreigners, and real neighborhood insight from Centro to Playacar. Expect clear timelines, transparent fees, strong Notario ties & responsive communication from first call to keys. Table Of Contents Smart...
After more than 20 years in Riviera Maya real estate, one thing stands out: smooth purchases come from clear steps, verified documents, and trusted partners. Here’s what matters—title, escrow, notaries, timelines, and costs—so buyers feel confident from offer to closing. Simple actions, done in order, protect budgets & reduce stress. Table Of Contents Credentials and compliance that protect...
Buying land along the Riviera Maya is rewarding, but only when the paperwork, land use and access details are clear from the start. This article walks through title checks, ejido pitfalls, zoning and environmental rules, surveys, utilities, and foreign-buyer steps—practical, step-by-step actions shaped by 20+ years of local closings and storm-tested experience. Table Of Contents Title and Ownership...
Buying near Mexico’s coast often means using a fideicomiso, the bank trust foreigners rely on to hold title legally. With over two decades helping buyers in the Riviera Maya, this breakdown clarifies what a fideicomiso is, how it works, typical costs, timelines, and the steps to close with confidence while protecting rights, heirs, and tax considerations. Table Of Contents Definition and legal...
Buying property in Playa del Carmen can be smooth and secure when the right steps are followed. This overview breaks down ownership options for foreigners, smart budgeting, airtight due diligence, and a clean path from offer to closing. Expect practical checklists, local insights, and tips that help protect your investment and simplify every decision. Table Of Contents Market prep and ownership...
Buying a home along Mexico’s Caribbean coast raises one big question: what are the closing costs in Mexico, and how much to budget? Drawing on two decades of local transactions, this piece breaks down typical fees, timelines, and paperwork so buyers can plan with confidence and avoid surprises when purchasing in Playa del Carmen, Tulum, or nearby. Table Of Contents Closing costs in Mexico: what...
After more than 20 years closing deals in the Riviera Maya, a common question keeps coming up: how do Mexico’s predial property taxes compare with the U.S.? This article breaks down rates, billing and discounts, shows real costs for a condo, explains how and where to pay, and flags records to save for resale. Table Of Contents What the property tax is called and who collects it Structure and...
Considering a home in Mexico? Americans can buy safely, and the process is more straightforward than it seems. Drawing on 20+ years closing transactions in the Riviera Maya, this piece explains the fideicomiso, key documents, costs, taxes, timelines, and practical safeguards—so you can move from browsing to closing with confidence, whether for a beach condo, rental, or full-time home. Table Of...
Thinking about a beachfront home in Mexico as a foreign buyer? There are clear rules, smart options, and a few pitfalls to avoid. This overview breaks down the restricted zone, the fideicomiso bank trust, permits, due diligence, taxes & closing costs, so buyers can plan with confidence and protect their investment from day one. Table Of Contents What Mexican law says about beachfront property for...
Thinking about Playa del Carmen real estate? This piece distills two decades of local, on-the-ground experience into clear steps—where to look, what true costs include, how foreign buyers hold title, and the right order from offer to closing. Expect practical insights on condos, townhomes & villas, plus rental rules and money tips that actually matter. Table Of Contents Market snapshot and...