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Why foreign property owners need a Mexican will, not just a fideicomiso

You own a home in Mexico through a bank trust but no Mexican will. Here is what your heirs actually face, and how an estate plan for foreign owners fixes it.

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The PROFECO dictamen: how foreign buyers force a refund plus the legal bonification

A PROFECO dictamen quantifies what a stalled Mexican developer owes you, the refund plus a legal bonification of twenty to thirty percent, as an enforceable title.

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Tulum presale group complaint: how foreign buyers pressure one developer together

Foreign buyers who signed for a Tulum presale and watched the developer miss deadline after deadline do not have to fight alone. Here is how a group complaint works.

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Why defending foreign buyers in Mexico rebalances the real estate market

Our purpose is to defend foreign buyers in the Riviera Maya. That defense is not against Mexico. It is how a market tilted toward developers starts to rebalance.

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5 Harvard Negotiation Lessons Applied to Real Estate Disputes in Mexico

You paid a developer in the Riviera Maya, the project slipped, and now you must negotiate. Five lessons from a Harvard negotiation program on doing it from strength.

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Developer dispute resolution in Mexico: our three-stage approach, sharpened at Harvard

A stalled deal with a Riviera Maya developer rarely starts in court. Here is the three-stage approach we use to resolve it, and why our partner trained in mediation at Harvard.

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Late delivery penalties in Mexico: what foreign buyers can claim when delivery slips

You signed a presale contract, the delivery date passed, and the developer has gone quiet. Here is what Mexican law lets foreign buyers claim for a late handover.

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Why we settle before litigation or PROFECO conciliation in a developer dispute

You don't have to sue to win. A serious settlement demand, sent before litigation or PROFECO conciliation, is often what moves a stalled developer to pay.

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Surprise closing costs in Mexico: what foreign buyers get billed after they sign

You signed years ago. Now the developer hands you a closing quote worth 8% of the price, padded with fees you never agreed to. Here is which line items you can fight.

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The legal trust score: measuring developer risk before you sign

Before you wire a deposit on a Riviera Maya presale, you have no reliable way to measure a developer's legal risk. A legal trust score would change that.

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Group Complaints Before PROFECO: How Foreign Buyers Multiply Their Legal Leverage Against Mexican Developers

How Article 99 LFPC group complaints help foreign buyers in Mexico recover deposits, force settlements, and pressure developers in delivery disputes.

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The Independent Buyer’s Playbook: Safely Invest in the Riviera Maya
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The Independent Buyer’s Playbook: Safely Invest in the Riviera Maya

The Independent Buyer’s Playbook: Safely Invest in the Riviera Maya High-net-worth investors require precise legal frameworks to protect their capital in Mexico’s booming and dangerous…

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