Ejido land sold as private
Communal land marketed as titled property, often “a bargain, cash only, no notary.” It is especially common around Tulum, and foreigners usually can't register it. We check the land's real status before you commit.
Tulum · Riviera Maya
Real estate legal help in Tulum, built for foreign buyers and owners.
Tulum grew fast, and hot markets attract the same traps: pre-construction that stalls, ejido land sold as titled, deposits that vanish. Buying, or untangling a deal that went wrong? Either way, you get a bilingual attorney qualified in Mexico and trained in the U.S.
01 Know the local risks
How property deals go wrong in Tulum
The patterns repeat. Recognizing them early is half the protection.
“Preventa” / pre-construction that never delivers
Deposits paid on units that stall or vanish. We review developer standing, permits, and contract terms. We also pursue recovery when it has already happened.
Title transferred to strangers
Buyers discover their property was registered to someone else, or sold without clear legal title. We verify ownership and Public Registry (RPP) inscription before money moves.
Unnotarized private contracts
A signed paper isn't ownership. We insist on proper notarization and registration, and we tell you when a “contract” gives you nothing.
02 How we help in Tulum
Clear scope. Published fees.
It starts with a 50-minute consultation for $150, then a written quote from our published schedule. Preventive checks are flat fees. Disputes are billed one stage at a time, and you authorize each stage in writing.
- Flat fee · from $150
Title, liens & records checks
Ownership, encumbrances, and Public Registry (RPP) inscription confirmed before money moves.
- Full package $2,000
Purchase due diligence & contract review
Engage one check, or the full package, before you sign or send a deposit.
- Flat fee · quoted upfront
Fideicomiso & closing coordination
Bank-trust review and registration of the escritura with the notario público.
- Per stage · from $900
Dispute resolution & recovery
Mediation, PROFECO conciliation, arbitration, or civil litigation. Many cases resolve early.
Every fee is published. See the full schedule of services, timelines and fees.
How we work with you
Serving the whole Riviera Maya, including from abroad.
We're transparent about this: we work primarily remotely and meet in Tulum by appointment. Most foreign clients never need to fly in. We handle documents, registry checks, and closings by secure video and email, and coordinate locally on the ground.
We also serve buyers in Playa del Carmen and Cancún, and across Quintana Roo, from Puerto Aventuras and Akumal to Bacalar and Cozumel. We work with both U.S. and Canadian buyers, across their time zones.
The next step
Buying in Tulum? Or recovering from a deal that went wrong?
Start with a confidential consultation. No pressure, plain English.
Confidential · no pressure to continue