A major trend was the move from simple "buy-and-sell" asset plays to long-term income generation. Investors increasingly sought properties in mixed-use developments (combining residential with retail) and vacation rentals.
In 2017, Mexico's real estate market was characterized by a "boom" phase, particularly in infrastructure development and foreign investment. While the year began with some macroeconomic uncertainty regarding interest rates and a weaker peso, these factors actually created a favorable environment for foreign buyers using stronger currencies like the U.S. dollar. buying property in mexico 2017
Beyond the traditional coastal favorites like the Riviera Maya, the Bajío zone (including Querétaro and Guanajuato) gained traction due to industrial growth in the automotive and aeronautics sectors. A major trend was the move from simple
In Mexico City, the September 19, 2017 earthquake caused a temporary shift in the market, with price discounts increasing for properties in high-risk seismic zones as buyers became more risk-aware. Legal & Safety Landscape for 2017 While the year began with some macroeconomic uncertainty