25 April

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Are you up for the Challenge of Expat Life?

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Expat life is an enriching experience, discovering a new country and becoming part of a new community. Many of us dream of running away from our current situation, living a less stressful life, moving to a warm climate and enjoying a lower cost of living. Of course, there are challenges to changing your life, but they say change is good. Do you have the personality traits it takes to enjoy expat life in Mexico? 4 Personality traits of an expat in Mexico Open Minded - Be ready to accept new cultures and not expect things to be the way they are...

02 April

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Mexico’s Federal Zone Concession and Beach Use

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in Legal Services, MexLaw, Real Estate

The Federal Maritime Terrestrial Zone is the strip of twenty meters wide of the mainland, walkable and contiguous to the beach. The Federal Zone comprises Federal Maritime Terrestrial Zone (ZOFEMAT), and Reclaimed Land (terrenos ganados al mar), land gained from the sea. Both Zofemat and Reclaimed Land are part of the Federal Zone belonging to the Mexican nation and administered through SEMARNAT (Secretaria del Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales). The Federal Zone not only pertains to beaches but also borders of rivers, lakes, highways, and lagoons. Buying beachfront property does not mean you own the beach nor can you restrict people from swimming or...

02 April

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Expats Have Access To Healthcare in Mexico on 3 Levels

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Relocating to another country entails a lot of consideration and planning, one of the most important factors is your health. You need to feel confident you will receive quality medical care before settling into a new country. Fortunately, Mexico has a few options for excellent and affordable healthcare. Seguro Popular is Mexico's nationwide health care program, and this medical insurance covers all residences of Mexico, it is meant to ensure everyone has access to medical care even if their employer or private insurance does not cover them. This insurance is only valid at the General Hospital. It has a low annual fee,...

26 March

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Loneliness and the Single Expat

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Many unattached foreigners move to Mexico to start their life over. It may seem scary to relocate to another country alone, and at times you will feel out of your element and isolated without the security of friends and family, familiar surroundings and routine, it can be a challenge to get comfortable in your new life. You will be dealing with many changes living in another country including culture shock, language, alienation and it may cause you to feel lonely and doubt whether you made the right decision. Sometimes it can be compared to being the new kid in class...

26 March

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Top 8 Reasons Foreigners Purchasing Real Estate in Mexico Hire a Lawyer

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in Legal Services, MexLaw

Red Tape There are several procedures to complete, information to verify, and the process may be intimidating if you do not speak Spanish or have the proper representation. Your lawyer will deal with the various government agencies so you can avoid all the red tape, including, obtain the current cadastral (property survey) and submit the permit to the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Coordinate the parties involved in the transaction, make arrangements with the banks, notary, and the seller. Only in Your Best Interest The notario is an experienced lawyer licensed by the Federal Government and the State, but the notario is...

26 March

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Quick Facts About Investing in Mexican Real Estate Through an IRA

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Did you know you can increase returns on your pension savings by purchasing Mexican real estate through a self-directed IRA? The majority of us invest our pension automatically and do not pay attention to the rate of return that the plan is generating. With this alternative investment, you can take control of your retirement. U.S. citizens can increase returns on their investments by making the right choices and reduce fees and administrative costs payable to brokers and advisors. The IRS allows foreign real estate as an alternative investment; provided you follow the rules set out by the IRS, it is essential...

24 January

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The First Steps of Moving to Mexico, Visa Process Step by Step.

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in Immigration, Legal Services, MexLaw

You have decided to relocate to Mexico; do you know how long you want to stay? If you have already fallen in love with Mexico and know you want to stay indefinitely and you have a sufficient monthly income or substantial assets you may want to apply for Visa de Residente Permanente – Permanent Resident Visa. A Permanent Residency never expires, and you may enter and exit Mexico as you please. If you are still checking it out, but want to remain in Mexico more than 180 days you should apply for Visa de Residente Temporal – Temporary Resident Visa. This...

10 January

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Helping Homeowners Preserve the Architectural Heritage in Merida

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The city of Merida implemented an incentive program to promote conservation of the buildings within the historic center. According to the government website the project consists of 3,906 properties with an area of 8,795 km² known as the Centro Histórico. The Facade Rescue Program began with a goal to recover and conserve heritage buildings, return them to their original image, improve urban architecture quality in the area, promote the historical value and encourage owner participation. The municipality takes care of the necessary permits, provides skilled labor and supervision, and the owner of the home is responsible for the materials and...

10 January

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Achieving Your New Year’s Resolution by Relocating to Mexico

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People often dream about moving to a foreign country but do not always make it happen; it is our opinion that some of the most common New Year's resolutions could be achieved by relocating to Mexico. We took a look at 10 of the most common New Year's resolutions for 2019, and the best way to keep these resolutions. Save money and spend less It is a well-known fact that Mexico offers a less expensive, better quality of life than the rest of North America. You will spend far less money on housing, condo fees, property tax, food, and transportation....

13 December

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Do I Qualify for Social Security If I Retire in Mexico?

Posted by Mexlaw

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As the number of U.S. citizens applying for residency in Mexico continues to increase substantially, one of the concerns we hear is regarding social security, disability and survivor benefits originating from the U.S. Considering that a monthly social security payment will provide a higher quality of life in Mexico compared to the US, the fear of losing this benefit is understandable. If I retire in Mexico will I lose my social security?No, U.S. citizens can collect social security in Mexico. There are a few countries the U.S. will not send benefits to and your payments are withheld until you return...

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