Foreigners Living, Retiring or Investing in Mexico, Choosing the Right Attorney

Posted by Mexlaw

The first decision to consider is whether you prefer a local lawyer or an international law firm; both have their advantages, but an international company will offer the same type of service and standards you are accustomed to back home. Keep these points in mind when selecting your attorney: Do they have a proper website and an established office in the area, avoid an attorney that works out of the coffee shop. Seek recommendations from people you know and explore expat forums, you should take their comments with a grain of salt, but you will get a good...

07 November

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Luxurious Living, Investing and Living in the Riviera Maya

Posted by Zoltan

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Spending your life relaxing on the Caribbean ocean, soft white sand beaches, and warm weather is probably reason enough to buy a home in Mexico, but if you are not quite convinced imagine calling a luxurious resort style condo home. Living and Investing in Mexico you will afford the luxury lifestyle which may be out of reach in your hometown. If you have considered investing in Mexican real estate, but worry about the time it takes to look after a property while you are out of Mexico, there are options available to you. One popular option is a condo hotel...

31 October

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MEXLAW Escrow Service Protects Your Real Estate Investment in Mexico

Posted by Mexlaw

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Escrow is a legal process designed to protect the interests of both the buyer and the seller, acting as an impartial third party ensuring security for both sides. That third party should be a trustworthy law firm authorized to handle escrow accounts in Mexico. Real Estate Escrow The seller has assurance the buyer is committed to the purchase by placing money in trust as a deposit. The buyer is protected by ensuring the money is held in trust until the seller provides clear title, and all other stipulations that were included in the contract are complete. The traditional escrow accounts which we are...

14 September

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Cautionary Advice About Ejido Land For Foreigners Looking To Invest In Mexico

Posted by Mexlaw

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You may hear of foreigners having issues with their Mexican property; chances are the property they purchased belonged to Ejido. Ejido (pronounced eh-hee-dough) was a product of the Mexican Revolution of 1910; it is a collective communal organization, and the land was lent to the people to use for farming and raising their families but remains owned by the government and regulated by Agrarian Law. One of the primary objectives was to break up large stretches of privately owned land, into smaller lots, return the land to the people and ensure poor farmers had property to work. These parcels of land...

24 August

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Why You Should Invest in Tulum Real Estate Now

Posted by Mexlaw

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Tulum real estate is getting worldwide attention as a safe, attractive investment opportunity. It was named as #1 destination on the rise for 2016 by TripAdvisor and recognized as one of the top beaches in the world. Investopedia lists Tulum as one of the six best places in the world to buy a winter home. Tulum is a small beach town about 90 minutes South of Cancun and just 45 minutes from Playa del Carmen. Tulum is reminiscent of the way Playa del Carmen was just 15 years ago; Playa was a small fishing village which has quickly grown into an...