In recent days, the conversation surrounding property tax (predial) has sparked doubts and concern among property owners, buyers, and investors nationwide. This unease is completely understandable: whenever the update of property values is discussed, the immediate reaction is to assume that a blow to the pocketbook is coming in the form of a tax hike. However, there is a fundamental technical and legal...
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Is the Mexican southeast losing its appeal? While some headlines announce a slowdown in air traffic and lower sales velocity in certain developments, major corporations are injecting billions of dollars into the region. Understanding the true state of the Quintana Roo real estate market requires looking beyond the tourism conjuncture. Current growth is also sustained by the permanent arrival...
If you have fallen in love with the beaches, the relaxed jungle rhythm, and the dynamic real estate market in the Riviera Maya, you are very likely considering investing in the Mexican southeast. More and more domestic and international buyers are choosing this region as their vacation refuge, rental income source, or retirement wealth strategy. Knowing exactly how to spot a risky property in Tulum is the...
The 2027 Economic Package does not introduce new federal taxes on purchasing a home, nor does it regulate real estate market prices in Mexico. However, it does redefine the critical macroeconomic variables that determine the viability of any property investment: interest rates, developers' cost of capital, and currency exchange parity. Are Taxes Increasing on Property Purchases in...
The architecture of the global monetary system is facing a breaking point. The policy spearheaded by Donald Trump's administration, articulated in the so-called Mar-a-Lago Accord, seeks to engineer a deliberate devaluation of the dollar to make exports cheaper and reduce the trade deficit. This break from the long-standing "strong dollar" doctrine has ignited the market dynamic known as the Sell America...
When it comes to investing in real estate, one of the most frequently asked questions is: is it really a good time to buy a property? The answer is rarely a simple yes or no. A smart decision must be based on data, market trends, and long-term wealth goals. The Mexico Real Estate Situation Report 2026 by BBVA Research offers a snapshot of the national real estate market's behavior and allows...
Acquiring a $500,000 USD premium property in Mexico's most exclusive paradises, such as the Riviera Maya or Merida, is a strategic move to diversify your portfolio and capture high vacation rental yields. However, committing 100% of your liquid capital into a cash purchase is often a major mistake in financial strategy. Sophisticated investors know that freezing half a million dollars in cash halts the...
Buying property in the Riviera Maya as LGBT+ is increasingly common among couples, families, and investors from Mexico, the United States, Canada, and Europe looking to build wealth in one of the most attractive destinations in the Caribbean. However, many people still have doubts about key topics such as marriage equality, co-ownership, inheritances, bank trusts (fideicomisos) for foreigners, or the legal...
Real Estate Mistakes in the Riviera Maya are one of the most important yet highly overlooked steps by many buyers. Every year, domestic and foreign investors purchase condos, houses, and luxury residences in Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum without conducting a comprehensive professional review, relying solely on photographs, quick walk-throughs, or the aesthetic appearance of the...
Buying directly from a developer does not always mean getting the best price. In the Riviera Maya, many people believe that cutting out the real estate agency automatically reduces costs, but the reality is different. In many developments, the price is standardized, which means it costs exactly the same to buy from the developer or through an authorized real estate agency. The real difference...