Pre-Construction Due Diligence in Mexico

Pre-construction purchases in Mexico are development-risk investments, not simple real estate transactions. Buyer protection depends almost entirely on advance legal structuring and documentation, not post-closing remedies.

Key Pre-Construction Risk Flags in Mexico

Selling units before zoning approval

“Permits in process” language

No escrow or trust.

Developer refuses contract amendments

No clear condominium approval

Utilities described as “future availability”

Red Flags

Contracts tied only to “best efforts”

No firm delivery date

No escrow or trust mechanism

Seller retains unilateral right to modify plans.

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