Buying on the Beach
Defining Mexico’s Federal Maritime Zone
Defining and measuring the Federal Maritime Zone The Federal Maritime Zone is legally described as the 20 meter wide strip of land that is transitable and next to the beach (playa mar). Let’s break this down to make sure we are clear on what we are talking about: 1. The Federal Maritime Zone is...
Real Estate & Finance
On-Going Annual Obligations
Now that I have bought property in Mexico, what do I have to do to keep everything current? For a foreigner, buying property in Mexico is a new and different experience. Most foreigners spend time researching the procedure of buying property, setting up a trust or a corporation and becoming familiar with the different permits...
Real Estate & the Law in Mexico
what is a presta nombre?
If you have ever thought of investing or have invested in Mexican real estate you have probably heard the word presta nombre used. But what is a presta nombre? Most people that I have talked to or worked with that have used a presta nombre describe it to me as “the man (or woman) whose...
