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Buying, selling, fideicomiso, closing costs, market reality. 2 answers from PlayaStays' local team.

  1. Can foreigners buy property in Mexico?

    Yes. In coastal areas like Quintana Roo, foreigners buy via fideicomiso (a 50-year renewable bank trust) — fully legal, fully transferable, you have all owner rights. Total closing costs typically run 6–9% of purchase price.

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  2. Which Riviera Maya city is best for buying a rental property?

    Depends on goals. Playa for steady year-round occupancy + lowest management complexity. Tulum for highest peak-season ADR but higher operating headaches. Puerto Morelos for quieter long-stay market. Cozumel for diver-niche year-round. Akumal for family/condo niche. Bacalar early entry. None is universally 'best' — match the city to your investment thesis.

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