Can foreigners buy property in Mexico?

Yes. Foreigners can buy properties in the Riviera Maya through a bank trust (fideicomiso), a legal agreement that grants them all property rights. The trust is valid for 50 years and is renewable.

What is a fideicomiso in Mexico?

A fideicomiso is a legal contract in which a Mexican bank acts as trustee and holds the property on behalf of the foreign buyer, who retains all rights of use, rental and sale. Initial costs range from US$500 to US$1,000 and annual maintenance is US$500 to US$700.

Where does Howes Realty have properties?

Howes Realty has properties in Puerto Aventuras, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Puerto Morelos and Chemuyil, with over 18 years of experience in the Riviera Maya.

How much does it cost to buy a property in Puerto Aventuras?

Prices vary: apartments from US$150,000, houses from US$300,000 and penthouses or villas from US$800,000. Contact us for an updated list.

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Residential Lots for Pre-Sale in Montenia Residencial, Playa del Carmen

Descubre Costa Montenia, un exclusivo…

Lot Size

147.60 m²

For Sale:

Starting at $1,203,235 MXN

By Martin Santamaría

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Apartment for Rent at Puerto Aventuras Shopping Center

Ubicado en la planta alta…

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134 m²

For Rent:

$35,000 MXN

By Geraldine Diaz Howes

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Commercial Lot 04 for Sale – Fronting Federal Highway 307, Puerto Aventuras

Descubre una oportunidad de inversión…

Lot Size

799.22 m²

For Sale:

$399,000 USD

By Martin Santamaría

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Commercial Lot 05 for Sale – Fronting Federal Highway 307, Puerto Aventuras

Este lote comercial en venta…

Lot Size

1216 m²

For Sale:

$583,680 USD

By Martin Santamaría

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1-Bedroom Apartment for Sale at The Shore, Playa del Carmen

Este departamento de 1 recámara…

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61 m²

For Sale:

$4,499,000 MXN

By Martin Santamaría

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Penthouse en Venta Frente al Mar en Quinta Luna Puerto Aventuras

Descubre un espectacular penthouse frente…

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324 m²

For Sale:

$1,450,000 USD

By Geraldine Diaz Howes

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