Mexico
Real Estate in Mexico
Last updated on Mar 03, 2024
Summary: An expat should begin their search for a home to buy in Mexico by researching the different areas of the country and determining which one best suits their needs. They should also consider their budget and the type of property they are looking for. It is also important to research the local real estate market and the availability of properties in the area. Foreigners are allowed to purchase property in Mexico, however, there are restrictions on the type of property they can purchase. Foreigners are not allowed to purchase property within the restricted zone, which is a 50-kilometer zone along the coast and a 100-kilometer zone along the borders. Houses in Mexico typically include amenities such as air conditioning, a kitchen, a living room, and a bathroom. Some houses may also include a pool, a garden, and a terrace.
How do I find a place to live in Mexico?
We asked expats how they chose their neighborhood and found a place to live. They answered:
"I am currently happily settled in Puerto Vallarta, where I find there are more activities that I am comfortable joining than I found in Mazatlán. Though Vallarta is more "verticle" than Mazatlán (which is one of the features that appeals to former Vancouverites), there are also plenty of flat areas with nice homes and amenities and, personally, I rent 4 blocks from the beach (the last block before the hill)," explained one person living in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
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Joshua Wood, LPC is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and serves as Co-President of Expat Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC
Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
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