Property Purchase & Due Diligence

We check the property and the contract before you sign or wire money.

Most of the property disputes we litigate started with a purchase that was never properly reviewed. Legal due diligence —checking the property before you buy— exists to prevent exactly that: confirming the seller really owns it, that it is free of liens, and that the contract protects you and not just the other side. We handle purchases and sales end to end, including for buyers and sellers living in the United States.

When this applies

  • You are buying property in Mexico and want to confirm ownership and that it is free of liens.
  • You are asked to sign a promise-to-purchase agreement or wire a deposit before anything is verified.
  • You are selling a property in Mexico and need a contract that protects you and a clean closing.
  • You already bought and problems appeared with the property, the seller or the paperwork.

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The process, step by step

  1. Document review

    We analyze the deed, the lien certificate, property tax records and the property's status at the Public Registry.

  2. Tailored contract

    We draft or review the promise and the purchase agreement, with clauses that protect your position.

  3. Notarized closing

    We coordinate the transaction with the notary and accompany you through the signing of the deed.

  4. Registration

    We follow up until the deed is registered with the Public Registry in the buyer's name.

Frequently asked questions

How do I know the property has no liens or debts?

Through the lien certificate issued by the Public Registry of Property of the state where the property is located, which shows the registered owner and any mortgages or attachments. It is a basic piece of any purchase, and we obtain and review it as part of the due diligence.

Is a private contract enough to buy property in Mexico?

It is a serious risk: a private contract binds the parties, but ownership is safely transferred through a notarized deed registered with the Public Registry. Buying "privately" is how many of the regularization lawsuits we handle years later began.

Can you handle the purchase while I am in the U.S.?

In most cases, yes. We work remotely with clients in the U.S., review everything before you sign or send money, and tell you exactly which steps, if any, require someone to act on your behalf in Mexico.

What exactly does due diligence check?

Who the registered owner is, whether there are liens or annotations, the property tax situation, whether measurements and boundaries match the deed, and that the person signing has the authority to sell. So you decide based on information, not trust.

Related areas

  • Title Deeds & Regularization

    Regularize unrecorded property and formalize title before a notary.

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  • Real Estate Disputes

    We defend your assets in ownership, boundary and co-ownership disputes.

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  • Probate & Intestate Succession

    Probate with or without a will. We make sure the estate reaches its rightful heirs.

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