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Due Diligence Checklist

41 checkpoints across 6 phases — from initial agent verification through post-closing compliance. 24 items are marked critical.

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Phase 1 — Before You Engage
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Verify agent AMPI membership directly through local chapter
CriticalGuide →
Confirm agent's RFC and registered business entity
Critical
Request references from foreign buyers who closed in last 24 months
Search developer/agent name in Riviera Audit participant database
Confirm no active legal disputes involving developer or agent
Critical
Engage independent legal counsel (not seller's attorney)
CriticalGuide →
Phase 2 — Property & Title Verification
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Obtain Folio Real from Public Registry of Property
Critical
Confirm property is libre de gravámenes (free of liens)
Critical
Request RAN certificate confirming no ejido exposure
CriticalGuide →
Verify land is dominio pleno if previously ejido territory
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Confirm property boundaries match physical survey
Review complete chain of title back minimum 10 years
Critical
Confirm all municipal permits for construction are in place
Critical
Verify property is not in federal maritime zone (zona federal marítimo terrestre)
Critical
Phase 3 — Ownership Structure
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Confirm property falls within Restricted Zone (50km coastal)
Select ownership structure: fideicomiso vs. Mexican corporation
CriticalGuide →
Choose trustee bank independently (not developer's recommendation)
Confirm fideicomiso annual fee in writing before closing
Document beneficiary rights and succession instructions in trust
Critical
Obtain SRE permit authorization for trust establishment
CriticalGuide →
Phase 4 — Contract Review
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Have independent attorney review promesa de compraventa
Critical
Confirm exact delivery timeline and what constitutes breach (pre-sale)
CriticalGuide →
Understand deposit protection — escrow or bank guarantee confirmed
CriticalGuide →
Review specification change clauses in pre-sale contract
Confirm which corporate entity is contractually obligated to deliver
CriticalGuide →
Review force majeure definition and buyer remedies
Confirm HOA/condominium fees and reserve fund status
Phase 5 — Notario & Closing
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Select notario independently (not developer's recommendation)
CriticalGuide →
Confirm notario is on authorized government registry
CriticalGuide →
Review notario's title search results before signing
CriticalGuide →
Obtain itemized closing cost estimate from notario in writing
Confirm ISAI acquisition tax calculation and payment
Critical
Verify escritura reflects correct beneficiary information
CriticalGuide →
Confirm escritura is inscribed in Public Registry after closing
Critical
Obtain certified copy of registered escritura for your records
Phase 6 — Post-Closing
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Set up RFC if engaging in rental activity
Engage Mexican tax accountant for annual ISR compliance
Schedule fideicomiso annual fee payment reminder
Confirm property insurance with carrier covering Mexico
Document utility account transfers (CFE, water)
Register with condominium administration if applicable

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