Real Estate
Mexico: Nuevo León amends its Civil Code regarding the lease of urban properties
On September 26, 2025, Decree No. 107 was published, amending the Civil Code of Nuevo León with respect to the lease of urban properties. The new provision establishes a minimum lease term of six months and limits on rent increases.Mexico: New Reforms Strengthen Anti-Money Laundering Controls in the Real Estate Sector
The amendments expand the definition of “controlling beneficiary,” incorporate additional vulnerable activities, set transaction thresholds, and prohibit cash payments in high-value transactions. This regulatory change requires a review of internal processes and compliance practices across the industry.Mexico: Regularizing irregular occupation, Infonavit's new plan and its implications for the private sector
Infonavit has unveiled a new rent-to-own program aimed at regularizing abandoned housing, sparking significant legal and financial debate. The initiative seeks to provide legal security for vulnerable families, but it has been criticized for potentially legitimizing irregular occupation.Mexico: The Impact of New Technologies on Real Estate Operations
Digital transformation is revolutionizing the real estate sector in Mexico. Technologies such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and blockchain are redefining the buying, selling, and management of properties, and enhancing efficiency. However, they also present legal and security challenges.Mexico: Current Overview of Short-Term Rental Regulation
The short-term rental market in Mexico has begun to face stricter regulations, especially on rapidly growing platforms. Mexico City is leading this trend with the implementation of mandatory registries for hosts and platforms, as well as restrictions on the annual occupancy of rental properties.The Value of Electronic Signatures in Real Estate Contracts in Mexico
In an increasingly digitized world, Mexico's real estate sector is starting to adopt tools like electronic signatures to simplify processes and increase efficiency. However, the complete transition to a digital environment has not been without challenges, especially due to the legal and operational particularities of the local market.Mexico City implements a new voluntary informative declaration on the occupation of residential properties
Starting in 2025, taxpayers obligated to pay the property tax in Mexico City will be required to submit an annual declaration regarding the occupancy status of their properties. This measure, which is voluntary and informative, applies only to residential properties with a cadastral value equal to or greater than $4.5 million pesos.Buying properties in Spain (II): key technical steps for Polish investors
Navigating the intricacies of property acquisition in Spain, especially for Polish buyers, requires a grasp of technicalities. From the pivotal signing of sales contracts to financing options, this article explores in detail the essential steps for a smooth transaction process.Buying properties in Spain (I): first steps and important considerations for foreign investors before the purchase
When it comes to purchasing a property in Spain, there are several factors to consider before, during, and after the acquisition process. In a three-part series of articles, we will delve into the steps to follow in each case, beginning with this initial overview focusing on pre-purchase procedures.Real estate investment and finance trends in Latin America
The pandemic, the global economic climate, and the political situation in Latin America have changed the course of real estate investment in the region. The new scenario has seen a rise in alternative mechanisms for the industry's assets. In this article we look at the main new developments observed in Colombia, Chile, Mexico and Peru.