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How buying property in Mexico works, step by step, plus 196 articles on costs, tax, rentals and life in the Riviera Maya.

The buying process in 4 steps

Buying in Mexico is different from the US and Canada. Read these in order before you make an offer.

1Step 1IntroductionEach country has their own rules for buying Real Estate and when you first buy in Mexico it can seem confusing! If you…Read step 1 →
2Step 2Fideicomiso or CorporationA Fideicomiso gives a foreign buyer all the property rights and privileges of a citizen, with the additional advantage…Read step 2 →
3Step 3Buying ProcessWhen making your initial offer, this should be done using a written Offer to Purchase contract, ensuring no confusion…Read step 3 →
4Step 4Closing and Title TransferAt this point, both parties should be able to execute the purchase/sales agreement (compra-venta), start the closing…Read step 4 →

Articles

Location & Lifestyle

Neighbourhoods, beaches, schools and day-to-day life.

Location & Lifestyle

Puerto Morelos: The Quiet Alternative to Playa del Carmen

Twenty minutes south of Cancun International Airport sits a fishing town that has, so far, resisted becoming the next high-rise boomtown. Puerto Morelos is the answer for buyers who want Riviera Maya living without the density, traffic, and short-term rental saturation that now defines much of Playa del Carmen. It's not for everyone — and that's exactly the point. What makes Puerto Morelos different Puerto Morelos still has the layout and pace of a small coastal town: a central plaza, a...

Aug 29 · 4 min read

Location & Lifestyle

Retiring in the Riviera Maya: Cost of Living, Healthcare, and What to Expect

Retirement budgets stretch further here than in most of the US and Canada, but "further" needs actual numbers attached to it to be useful. Here's a realistic picture for 2026. What a Monthly Budget Actually Looks Like At the bare minimum, a single retiree can get by on roughly $1,000 USD a month — but that covers only basic rent in outer neighborhoods, limited groceries, minimal transportation, and pay-as-you-go healthcare rather than insurance. A more realistic, comfortable budget looks like...

Aug 29 · 3 min read

Location & Lifestyle

Tulum vs. Playa del Carmen vs. Puerto Aventuras: Which Fits Your Goals?

These three towns sit within an hour of each other on the same stretch of coast, and yet the day-to-day experience of owning property in each one is genuinely different. Here's how they actually compare. The Quick Comparison Tulum Playa del Carmen Puerto Aventuras Vibe Eco-luxury, boho, jungle Walkable, urban, international Quiet, gated, boating-focused Typical median price ~$250,000 ~$275,000 ~$300,000 Rental occupancy ~43% ~51% Lower volume, more long-term rentals Best suited for Lifestyle...

Aug 29 · 3 min read