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How can we help?
Our range of services are designed to support you all the way when buying Property Abroad. Please call us with your requirements or e mail our offices to find out more about any property that suits your needs.
"After our inspection visit not only did Cornerstone find our dream property but we also found that we had made a new friend! Also I have found that the after sales service to your customers is second to none. You couldn’t have made it all any easier.”
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Over 12,000 properties available online
Mexico
A bit about Mexico
- Good choice of areas
- Great starting point to go to America and Caribbean
- Very low cost of living
- Cosmopolitan and cultural
- English widely spoken
- Good mix of ages with both young and old choosing Mexico for a holiday home and/or retirement
- Great weather conditions both East and West Coast
- Good investment possibilities
Property prices:
- Coastal apartments from £20,000
- Costal villas from £40,000
Property purchase costs and procedure.
- Allow 10% - 12% of purchase price to cover costs
- Initial reservation deposit of between 1,000 and 3,000 pounds required
- Contracts signed once searches carried out.
- If buying a new development stage payments may be required
- From offer to completion usually takes around six to eight weeks
Can I take a mortgage?
- Equity release from UK property
- UK banks generally do not lend in Mexico
Getting there:
- Wide choice of departure airports
- Good mix of charter and scheduled flights
What about Jobs?
- Work permit required
Can I take my Pet?
- Certificate from European vet stating that the animal is free from major disease required by the ministry of agriculture
Transferring money
- Best rates available through money transfer specialists.
- US Dollar for best rates
Driving licenses.
- You can use your UK license in Mexico along with International Driving Permit
What about schools?
- Private English schools available in key areas
Some Key points
- Always use a lawyer represented in Mexico when purchasing property.
- Be aware of freelance agents