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Legal Information
The constitution of Mexico prohibits foreigners from
owning property within 50 kilometers of the beach (about
33 miles) or within 100 kilometers of the border (about
66 miles). These are referred to as "the restricted
zones." After Mexico’s experience with the land that
became Texas, California, Arizona, and New Mexico, you
can appreciate that Mexicans are a little sensitive
about Gringos acquiring any more of their country.
Outside the restricted zones, foreigners may directly
own rural or urban land.
Because the "restricted zones" discouraged foreign
investment and economic development, Mexico developed a
system in 1973 to circumvent the constitutional
prohibition. The banktrust mechanism allows foreigners
to exercise complete and legal control over personal
residential property in the restricted zones while
complying fully with Mexico's investment laws.
The bank trust (or fidiecomiso) permits foreigners to
purchase coastal and border properties through a trust
deed. The Trust Deed (fidiecomiso) is established
through a Mexican bank assuring foreign buyers of all
rights and privileges of ownership. The sole purpose of
the bank is to manage the property for the benefit of
the owner of the trust. It’s a lot like putting U.S.
assets into a trust set up through a U.S. bank. The
trust holds the property and administers those assets on
behalf of the beneficiary. Under the fidiecomiso system,
the Mexican bank (via the trust) holds title to the
property in a restricted zone. The trust is administered
according to the directions given by the beneficiary...the
American "owner." In effect, then, the American owner
controls the trust and (therefore) the property. As in
the U.S., the beneficiary of the trust may transfer or
assign his/her interest in the trust to any person or
entity and keep the profits from the sale. (Of course,
all applicable Mexican taxes must be paid at time of
sale.) Property held under a trust can be passed on to
future generations and the person to which the bequest
is made is not burdened with an inheritance tax.
Under Mexican law, property held by a fidiecomiso cannot
be seized to satisfy a judgment against the bank.
Therefore, even if the Mexican bank gets into financial
trouble, the ownership rights of the foreign "owner" are
protected. As of 1994, the Foreign Investment Law allows
trust deeds to be established for a term of 50 years and
are renewable indefinitely in 50 year increments. This
process protects the rights of foreigners and makes sure
that the transaction is legal and unencumbered.
Fideicomisos are the only safe vehicle for you to own
personal residential property in Mexico. They are
government sanctioned and offer strong protection.
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FORECASTS
We are modifying our expectations
for economic growth from 0.8% to
0.2% for this year due to:
The recent events in the United
States, which have led us to revise
down our estimates for growth in the
international scenario:
We have revised down U.S. GDP growth
from 1.5% to 1.0% for the year
2001;.
We are modifying the annual average
oil price for this year from US$
19.5 a barrel to US$ 20.04.
These assumptions have direct
implications on our estimate for the
trade balance. On the one hand, we
are revising the annual growth of
manufacturing exports from 1.3% to
0.9%. However, this effect is offset
by a change in the Mexican oil mix
premise price. The trade deficit is
revised down from US$ 10.2 billion
to US$ 10.0 billion.
Adjustments in the scenario for the
domestic economy:
This deterioration in the
international situation and its
impact on the foreign sector affect
domestic growth expectations and
therefore investment decisions. We
estimate that gross fixed capital
formation for this year will fall by
2.1%, as against the 1.8% drop we
had previously estimated.
While private consumption has
remained strong during the first
half of the year, we estimate that
it will lose pace during the second
half and will grow by 1.9%, as
against the 5.1% registered for the
first quarter; the 0.4% decline in
retail sales during July already
anticipated this trend. For the year,
our estimate for private consumption
growth is 3.9%.
The changes in our forecasts are
also due to revising the
methodologies that we are now using
for our estimates.
For next year, given the negative
inertia of the present year and the
lower-than-estimated growth in the
U.S. economy (revised down from 2.4%
to 1.1%), we are expecting lower GDP
growth than the 3.7% we previously
estimated.
MEXICO BUYER’S CHECKLIST
Obtain the advice and
services of a U.S or Mexican attorney, a registered Mexican real estate agent, a
title insurance company and/or an appraiser.
Understand and follow the Mexican law concerning real
estate purchases.
Obtain a property disclosure statement from the seller,
as available.
Obtain a copy of existing public deed (escritura
pública) complete with recording information and a current copy of the lien
certificate (certificado de libertad de gravámen).
Request a copy of any existing commitment for title
insurance on the subject property. Obtain a current commitment for title
insurance on your specific property.
When dealing with residential developments advertised in
the United States, obtain a public report from that state. For example, in
Arizona, obtain an Arizona Public Report.
Obtain a copy of applicable Mexican state/municipal
development authorizations.
Obtain a copy of any Covenants, Conditions, or
Restrictions for the property and any homeowners’ association bylaws, budget,
and financial statements.
Analyze all risks associated with purchasing property
where any infrastructure, building or other improvements have not been fully
completed.
Analyze all risks associated with seller financing.
Estimate closing costs associated with your purchase.
Complete due diligence, including investigations of
title and value, prior to committing to purchase, or make purchase contract
contingent on those investigations.
Enter into a written purchase contract (in Spanish and
English) that defines the details and contingencies of the agreement with the
seller.
Place all deposits in a neutral, third party escrow
account, pursuant to a fully executed escrow agreement.
Obtain title through a Mexican Notary Public, and title
insurance, at the time of full payment.
Ensure proper recording of the
title transfer with all applicable municipal and federal registries at time of
title transfer.
Playa
Del Carmen Land
Playa del
Carmen, a seaside city near the resort area of Cancun, has long been known as a
much more relaxed and sedate version of its massive sister city. While this may
be true to a certain extent, growth has nonetheless been explosive in Playa del
Carmen recently. The growth has occurred in two phases, both in the development
of expensive housing and the tourist infrastructure, and in the building of
neighborhoods to support the Mexican workers entering the city.
A key factor
concerning the development of Playa del Carmen and the value of Playa del Carmen
land is the strict building codes that are enforced. The city has made a
conscious decision to avoid the giant developments of Cancun. Residential condos
and hotels may not exceed certain height and size restrictions.
This has
laudably preserved much of Playa del Carmen's character and many fine views.
However, what cannot be built up must be built horizontally. Essentially, land
is at a relative premium in Playa del Carmen because the population density is
maintained at a low level.
For investment
purposes, there are some attractive deals on land in the area known as the
Ejido, which lies on the landward side of the highway, and is home to the
neighborhoods where laborers build their homes. On the seaward side of the
highway, there is land that is more appropriate for building a modern home or
condo but it is expensive and in scarce supply. Whatever your needs are in Playa
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Take advantage of Latin America's fastest growing tourist destination. Playa del
Carmen is the fastest growing city in Latin America. In a few years Playa as it
is called by locals has become a cosmopolitan Mecca for tourists from Europe,
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The general cost of living continues to be less, the lifestyle is easier and
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Investment opportunities in Mexico
Real estate investment opportunities in Mexico have never been better, some of
those in the know about real estate in general and Mexican real estate in
particular, believe that Cancun and the Mayan Riviera with now the new Costa
Maya ( Mahahual and Xcalak ) may currently be the best bet for real estate
investment in Mexico.
Beginning in Cancun and stretches all the way to Tulum, these destinations
offers a variety of real estate options for both the national and international
investors. Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Playacar, Tulum and now the new Costa Maya
( Mahahual and Xcalak ) has plenty to offer for those considering a second home
in the sun or perhaps early retirement!
Costa Maya
Real Estate
Playa del Carmen properties
The Costa Maya is located on the south end of the
Mexican Caribbean coast. On the north side it touches the Sian Ka'an biosphere
reserve and on the south side it contains the Xcalak National Reef Park.
Xcalak, Quintana Roo, Mexico is a wonderfully remote
area that is gaining popularity with Scuba Divers, Snorkelers, Fly Fishermen,
Birders and other adventurers of the Mexican Caribbean. Xcalak is 60 kilometers
south of Mahahual ( or Majahual ), the site of the new Cruise Ship Port on the
Costa Maya. The trip from Cancun Airport to Xcalak is approximately a 4 hour
drive.
Mahahual holds a promise for all those looking for a
potential real estate investment in Mexico, don't be astonished if in ten years
you hear the names Mahajual and Xcalak as the latest tourist destinations. As
for now these places are all but deserted, but the blueprints have been drawn.
This is the right time, don't pass up this opportunity!
Playa del Carmen write up change to “which has a championship golf course,
several large all-inclusive resorts, and a beautiful upscale residential section”
“Once a small fishing village, Playa del Carmen has experienced explosive growth
and now has the feel of a city”, “The beach is spectacular and it is easy to see
why this is the hottest spot on the Riviera Maya.”
Playa del Carmen still provides that rare combination of simplicity, a small
town that can be traversed on foot, and variety, many unique hotels, restaurants,
and stores. There is a comfortable feel to the town. The local architecture has
adopted elements of native building - rustic clapboard walls, stucco, thatched
roofs, rough-hewn wood, and a ramshackle, unplanned look to many structures that
reflects the town's taste for third-world chic. Progressive architecture has
appeared along 5th Avenue, particularly in the newest buildings, but it
meshes with the old to give Playa
del Carmen its cosmopolitan feel. The charm of 5th
Avenue will appeal to everyone!
Playa del Carmen is perfect for enjoying the simple pleasures of
a seaside vacation - taking in the sun and the sea air while working your toes
into the sand; cooling down with a swim in clear water; and strolling aimlessly
down the beach, listening to the wash of waves, and feeling the light touch of
tropical breezes. A strong European influence has made topless sunbathing a
nonchalantly accepted practice anywhere there's a beach. The beach grows and
shrinks, from broad and sandy to narrower with rocks, depending on the currents
and wind.
From Playa del Carmen you can take a short ferry ride to Cozumel.
Directly south of town is the Playacar development, a suburb, which has a golf
course, several large all-inclusive resorts, and a beautiful residential section.
A similar resort has been developed several miles south in Puerto Aventuras.
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