The trust is completely secure and can be renewed indefinitely for additional 50-year terms. It is not an “expiration” where you lose the property; rather, it is a simple administrative renewal process that extends your legal protections under the trust framework. Read about the trust here: Property Ownership in Mexico
Yes, title insurance is available through major international underwriters. While a rigorous due diligence process and a certified Notario Público ensure a secure closing, there is almost no need to acquire title insurance. Speak to your real estate agent to determine if title insurance is required.
No. You do not need a temporary or permanent residency visa to purchase real estate in Mexico. Foreigners can easily buy property using a standard tourist entry status. Read about Mexican Residency here: Residency in Mexico.
A Mexican Notario Público holds a much higher level of legal authority than a traditional notary in the US or Canada. Appointed directly by the state governor, they act as an impartial legal official who reviews all deeds, guarantees title clarity, verifies legal descriptions, calculates and collects transaction taxes, and officially records the final transfer of ownership in the Public Registry. Read about the Notario here: Purchase Process
For personal residential properties and vacation rentals, a Fideicomiso is almost always the preferred route due to its lower setup and maintenance costs, straightforward tax framework, and seamless inheritance benefits. A Mexican Corporation is typically reserved for buyers purchasing commercial property, large tracts of raw land, or individuals looking to operate a high-volume, multi-property real estate business. Read about types of ownership here: Property Ownership in Mexico
The Restricted Zone is defined by the Mexican Constitution as any land within 50 kilometers (about 31 miles) of the coast or 100 kilometers of an international border. Because the entire Los Cabos region is a narrow peninsula surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez, all real estate here falls within this zone, legally requiring foreign residential buyers to hold their title through a Fideicomiso . Read about the Restricted Zone here: Property Ownership in Mexico
A Fideicomiso is a safe, government-sanctioned bank trust used as your property title. The Mexican bank acts as the trustee (holding the title), while you are named the primary beneficiary. This means you maintain absolute control over the property—including the right to live in it, rent it out, remodel it, sell it, or pass it down to your heirs—while enjoying institutional security. Read more about the Fideicomiso here: Your Property Title in Mexico: The Fideicomiso
Yes. Foreigners can legally purchase and own residential real estate in Los Cabos with the exact same ownership rights as a Mexican citizen. While the method of holding the title depends on the property’s location, full legal protection and rights to use, modify, lease, or sell the asset are guaranteed under Mexican law. Read more about property ownership in Mexico here: Property Ownership in Mexico
Condo prices vary based on size of the unit, location, proximity to the ocean and amenities in the complex. In our market report from April 21, 2025 for Q1 2025, the average condo selling price was $741,539 USD and the median condo selling price was $467,275 USD. The most expensive condo sold in the quarter was $5.4m USD. For more details about the real estate market check out our quarterly market report.
House prices vary based on size of the property and house, location, proximity to the ocean and amenities in the community. In our market report from April 21, 2025 for Q1 2025, the average house selling price was $2,248,102 USD and the median house selling price was $855,000 USD. The most expensive house sold in the quarter was $28m USD. The luxury segment in Cabo has seen substantial growth with sales in the $2m to $5m USD range of $166m USD and 48 properties. For more details about the real estate market check out our quarterly market report..