Can foreigners buy?
Yes. Within 50 km of the coast, foreign buyers hold titled property (escritura pública) through a bank trust, the fideicomiso, or through a Mexican company. The trust gives you full use of the property: you can live in it, rent it, sell it or pass it on. We explain both options and coordinate the trust with the bank and the notary.
Escritura pública or acta de posesión
An escritura pública is a deed signed before a notary and registered with the public property registry: the standard form of private ownership. An acta de posesión documents rights over communal (comunal or ejido) land, which is common around Puerto Escondido and usually sells at a lower price. Each of our listings states its legal status, and we walk you through what it means for your purchase before any offer.
The steps
Shortlist and visits, in person or by video. Legal review of the documents with a notary or lawyer. Offer, deposit and promise of sale, signed on recognized e-signature platforms. Final deed signed before a notary, in person in Puerto or remotely through a power of attorney or an electronic signature, depending on the case.
Costs
Buyers pay no commission: all commissions are included in the price. Closing costs (acquisition tax, notary fees, registry and, where applicable, the bank trust) depend on the property and its legal status: we give you an estimate for each property before you make an offer.
Buying if you are not in Puerto
We have closed sales entirely remotely: video tours, document review, contracts signed online and a power of attorney or electronic signature for the deed. One advisor follows your file from the first call to the keys, in English, Spanish or French.