Pro-Latam Properties — Verified Real Estate in Latin America
Discover verified homes, villas, beachfront properties, farms and land across Mexico, Costa Rica, Colombia and Panama. Every listing independently audited — full legal, risk, and cost disclosure.
Why Pro-Latam Properties
Every listing on Pro-Latam Properties passes an independent audit before it is published. We verify title clarity, legal ownership chain, zoning compliance, construction permits, environmental restrictions, and pricing accuracy. Each property receives a Verification Tier (1–3) indicating the depth of completed due diligence.
Buying Property in Mexico as a Foreigner
Foreigners can own property in Mexico. In the restricted zone (within 50 km of coastlines and 100 km of borders), ownership is structured through a fideicomiso — a 50-year renewable bank trust that gives the buyer all rights to use, rent, sell, or inherit the property. Outside the restricted zone, foreigners may hold direct title.
Buying Property in Costa Rica as a Foreigner
Costa Rica allows foreigners to own property directly under the same rights as citizens. Properties within the Maritime Zone (first 200 meters of coastline) require a government concession rather than freehold title and are governed by the Zona Marítimo Terrestre (ZMT) law.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a fideicomiso?
- A fideicomiso is a renewable 50-year bank trust used by foreigners to own property in Mexico's restricted coastal and border zones. The buyer is the trust beneficiary and holds all ownership rights.
- What are closing costs when buying in Mexico?
- Expect 4–6% of the purchase price in closing costs, including acquisition tax (ISAI), notary fees, and title registration. Annual property taxes in Mexico are low and vary by municipality.
- What are closing costs when buying in Costa Rica?
- Transfer taxes and legal fees in Costa Rica total approximately 3.5–4% of the purchase price. Annual property taxes are 0.25% of the registered value.
- What does a Verification Tier mean?
- Tier 1 is a full audit: title chain, permits, environmental compliance, and independent valuation. Tier 3 is a basic verification. Only listings that pass minimum verification standards are published.
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