How to buy, finance and live in Mexico. Notes from each destination.
Buying in Mexico
Buying pre-construction in Mexico: land title, permits, the developer's record, deposit protection, payment plans, contract clauses and the final balance.
October 20, 2026 · 8 min read
The cost of buying property in Mexico in 2026: acquisition tax by town, notary, registry, trust fees and yearly costs, with a USD 500,000 worked example.
Fideicomiso Mexico guide: how the bank trust works on the coast, the 50-year term, SRE permit, bank fees, beneficiaries, selling and the IRS view.
October 20, 2026 · 7 min read
How to buy property in Mexico as an American, step by step: direct title or fideicomiso, the notary, closing costs by town and the 2026 cash limit.
October 20, 2026 · 9 min read
How to wire money to buy property in Mexico: notary accounts vs escrow, wire fraud checks, the cash limit, exchange rates, the 1% remittance tax and FBAR.
Ten mistakes buying property in Mexico, from ejido land and liens to cash limits, wire fraud and wills, with what to do instead and the papers to request.
Mexico property taxes for Americans in 2026: predial, rental income tax and platform withholding, tax on a sale, and what goes on your US return.
