Mexico makes it easy for foreigners to own property. Inland, they can hold a direct title to their Mexico real estate. In the prohibited zones — including prized beach areas — expats can own real estate through a bank trust.
To rent or buy your home in Mexico?
Will you live in Mexico full time or spend only part of the year South of the Border? Renting, buying and building all offer distinct advantages. Which is right for you?
- To rent, buy, or build in Mexico?
- Linking up with the Chapala Lakeside: to rent or buy?
- Mexico real estate: timeshares
What are the special considerations to buying Mexico real estate? From the role of the home inspector, the realtor and the notary to the effect of currency exchange, you’ll find the following articles extremely helpful.
- Buying real estate in Mexico: an overview
- Buying real estate in Mexico and the Mexican notary public
- Mexican property appraisals
- On buying a new condo in Mexico: life’s lessons are never done
- The impact of currency exchange rates on your Mexican property: what to look out for and how to protect yourself
Buying real estate through a Mexico bank trust or fideicomiso
Understand the role of the bank trust to purchase property along the coast or border.
Real estate in specific areas of Mexico
From cities to villages, mountains, desert or coast, there’s a place in Mexico for every taste.
- The Lake Chapala Real Estate Market
- A ten-year retrospective of Puerto Vallarta real estate
- A real estate overview of Puerto Vallarta
- Buying our Mexico dream property on Cozumel
Mexico real estate and taxes
How are foreigners taxed on property owned in Mexico? When two or more countries can claim jurisdiction, are you really a tax resident of Mexico? You need to be informed.
- Mexican taxes here, taxes there, taxes everywhere
- Uncle Sam has something to say about your Mexican home
- US tax obligations related to the sale of Mexican real estate: Mexican Homestead Tax Exemption
- Mexico real estate: where there’s a will there’s a way
- General legal, business and entry issues
Mexican Architecture
From colonial mansions to ultra-modern houses and condominiums, Mexican architecture is spectacular! Learn about the principal Mexican architects and architectural styles.
- The Houses of Luis Barragán
- Architecture of the Pacific Coast
- Architecture of the Hacienda
- Mexico City: Urban deconstruction
- Mi Pullman: remodeling a Mexican Art Nouveau townhouse — A series on restoring a historical home
General Information, Series and Forums
- The Mexican House: Home Construction and Home Maintenance in Mexico — a Series by J. Brad Grieve
- How to move abroad (to Mexico) and stay sane!
- Buying our Mexico dream property on Cozumel
Published or Updated on: July 22, 2011