Oaxaca Real Estate Guide
Huatulco, Puerto Escondido & Oaxaca

Find Oaxaca real estate for sale and Mexico real estate information. All Mexico real estate and business transactions are processed by a local Notario Publico. A Mexico Notario Publico is a licensed attorney and among a select/privileged few that are licensed by the Mexico government to process and record property and business transactions, collect taxes and arbitrate disputes, among other permitted services. Learn more below about buying and owning real estate in Mexico.

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The Mexican Constitution prohibits direct ownership by foreigners of real estate within 100 kilometers (about 62 miles) of any border, and within 50 kilometers (about 31 miles) of any coastline.  In order to permit foreign investment in these areas, the Mexican government has created a trust mechanism (contrato de fideicomiso) in which a bank has title to the property, but a trust beneficiary enjoys the benefits of ownership. The Bank Trust Agreement (contrato de fideicomiso) allows for renewable long term leases that may be sold or enjoyed by your heirs.

A foreigner may be the sole and exclusive stockholder of a Mexican corporation which may hold fee simple title to non-residential property in the prohibited zone. There is a broad definition for "non-residential" property.

It is highly recommended that you seek the advice of licensed Mexico attorney when considering the many aspects of a Mexico real estate or business investment. It always helps to request some evidence that you are dealing with the land/property owner. A buyer should always ask the seller for a copy of the escritura - a Mexico land title - for possible evidence of ownership. While easy enough to forge, an inspection of the original escritura - before being copied for your own records - and inspection of owner identification (from acceptable government source) is always recommended.

A buyer should inspect a copy of the property lien certificate (certificado de libertad de gravamen). The lien certificate should indicate the owner of record, size, property classification, the legal description and whether there are any liens or encumbrances filed of record against the property. Prior to closing, there should always be a certificate of no tax liability (certificado de no aduedo) from the local taxing authority.

Heads Up: Mexico Title Insurance is now available from several reputable international title insurance companies. Caution: The Mexico Notario is not liable for defects in title and the Notario is certainly not liable for lack of disclosure from the seller.