By Jana Mihalikova, Founder, Heron Real Estate. Updated September 2026. The Riviera Maya is generous to buyers who understand it, and quietly expensive for those who do not. The gap between the two is rarely the property. It is what the buyer knew before they signed. What follows covers the mistakes buyers make, how the fideicomiso works, the misconceptions about getting the best deal, and what a sound...
Buyer’s Guide
Written by Jana Mihalikova, Founder & Managing Director of Heron Real Estate. Published June 2026. You've been to a presentation. Maybe two. A developer's rep walked you through renderings of a rooftop pool, quoted you a rental yield that sounded almost too good, and handed you a reservation agreement with a deadline attached. Now you're home, slightly unsettled, searching for someone to tell you...
The Heron Real Estate Riviera Maya Buyer's Guide — by Jana Mihalikova, Founder & Managing Director, Heron Real Estate Foreign nationals can own property in Mexico's coastal zone — legally, securely, and with full rights. What the process actually involves, what it costs in 2026, and what to verify before signing anything. In this guide: Can foreigners own property in Mexico? Legal...