Guides to buying and living in a Mexican country club
Everything you need to know before buying a lot or home in a Mexican country club, explained step by step, with no fine print.
- How to buy a lot in Mexico as a foreignerYes, you can buy. Restricted zone, bank trust or direct title, documents, steps, common mistakes and how to close remotely with a power of attorney.
- The Mexican bank trust (fideicomiso): what it is, what it costs, how long it takesHow a Mexican bank trust works for foreign buyers: the parties, 50-year term, inheritance, setup and annual fees, timeline, SRE permit and selling.
- The real closing costs of buying a lot in MexicoWhat it really costs to close on a lot in Mexico: acquisition tax, notary, appraisal, registry and bank trust fees, with a worked example.
- The closing process in Mexico, step by stepHow closing works in Mexico: deposit, promissory contract, due diligence, notario, bank trust, signing and recording. Timelines and buying remotely.
- Mexican property taxes for foreigners: buying, owning, renting and selling a lotThe taxes you pay to buy, own, rent out and sell a lot in Mexico: acquisition tax, predial, rental taxes and capital gains, explained for foreign buyers.
- Financing a lot in Mexico: your real optionsHow to finance a lot in Mexico: cash, developer payment plans, Mexican bank loans, a HELOC or refinance at home. Side-by-side comparison.
- HOA fees and club rules in a Mexican country clubWhat HOA fees cover in a Mexican country club, how they are calculated, what happens if you fall behind, and which rules to check before buying a lot.
- Live or invest in a Mexican country club?Retirement, winter home, vacation rental or a lot to resell: what to look for, the risks, costs and time horizon of each buyer profile in Mexico.
- Tulum vs Merida vs Cancun: where to live in a country clubAn honest comparison of Tulum, Merida and Cancun for country club living: climate, airports, cost of living, lot prices, hurricanes and healthcare.
- Hurricane season: how to protect your country club homeHow to protect your country club home in the Riviera Maya or Yucatan before, during and after a hurricane: checklist, alerts and insurance.
- Frequently asked questionsClear answers about buying a lot in Mexico as a foreigner: bank trusts, closing costs, taxes, financing, HOA fees and club life.
How to buy in a Mexican country club
What to know before you reserve a lot: the bank trust (fideicomiso) for foreigners, closing costs, HOA fees and the questions to ask the developer.
- The bank trust, step by step
- Real purchase and closing costs
- Checklist before you sign
