Can Foreigners Buy Property in Mexico? Yes — and Here's How

One of the most common questions we get at RARE: Can I legally buy property in Mexico if I’m not a Mexican citizen?
The short answer: Absolutely.

Foreigners can buy property in Mexico — including coastal areas like Todos Santos — through a legal mechanism called a fideicomiso, or bank trust. This trust is held in your name, giving you all the rights of ownership, including the ability to sell, rent, or pass the property to heirs.

Here’s how it works:

• You choose the property you want.

• A Mexican bank acts as trustee, but you retain full control.

• The trust is renewable and transferable.

• It’s common, safe, and has been used for decades.

At RARE, we also guide our clients through every legal and technical step — from trusted notaries and closing attorneys to documentation and title protection.

Owning in Mexico is not only possible, it’s easier than many people expect. Let us show you how.