Accommodation Guides for Mexico

Looking to stay in the country for a year or longer? This guide has you covered.

Real estate agents in Mexico don’t need a license, which makes vetting your agent more important than anywhere else. This guide explains how to find a credible AMPI-affiliated agent, what to watch out for, and how the buying process works for foreigners.

Buying property in Mexico as a foreigner is legal but not simple. This guide explains the restrictions, the notary-driven process, what taxes and fees to expect, and what actually takes the most time.

I built my own house in Mexico the way locals do: concrete and rebar, a trusted albanil, and cash paid every Saturday. Here is how to pick a lot, get permits, run the build step by step, and what it actually costs.

Hooking up electricity, water, gas, and internet in Mexico means juggling the CFE, your local water utility, LP gas trucks, and private telecoms. Here is the paperwork, the costs in pesos, and the delays to expect.

Foreigners can buy almost any property in Mexico, even beachfront, through a bank trust called a fideicomiso. Here is how the process works, what a notario does, and the closing costs and timelines you need to budget for.

Mexico offers accommodation for every budget and duration, from shared flats under US/month to beachfront villas. This guide covers every option, with honest notes on what to avoid and how to find good deals directly from local landlords.