Buyer’s Guide

Written by Jana Mihalikova, Founder & Managing Director of Heron Real Estate. Published May 2026. You've been to a presentation. Maybe two. A developer's rep walked you through renderings of a rooftop pool, quoted you a rental yield that sounded almost too good, and handed you a reservation agreement with a deadline attached. Now you're home, slightly unsettled, searching for someone to tell you...

Source: Heron Real Estate, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico Foreign nationals can own property in Mexico's coastal zone — legally, securely, and with full rights. What the process actually involves, what it costs in 2026, and what to verify before signing anything. In this guide: Can foreigners own property in Mexico? Legal ownership structures Closing costs in 2026 — what to...