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Subletting in Mexico: When It's Legal and When It's Not
Subletting can be perfectly legal or a serious breach of your lease, depending on what you signed. Here's how to tell if your case is valid.
María Elena Rodríguez
Category
Buying a home
Step-by-step guides to buying a home in Mexico: budget, down payment, documents, costs and mistakes to avoid.
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Buying a home: Page 5
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What to Do If Your Landlord Won't Make Repairs
When a landlord ignores necessary repairs, tenants have concrete steps to demand a fix without losing the rent they've already paid.
Carlos Mendoza
3 min read
How to Negotiate When Several Buyers Want the Same House
When several buyers are interested in the same house, you need to act fast.
Carlos Mendoza
3 min read
Can I Buy a House Without Seeing It in Person?
Buying a house sight unseen is possible with photos, video, and a trusted representative.
María Elena Rodríguez
3 min read
What Warranties Do You Get When Buying a Used Home?
Warranties on a used home are different from those on a new one: they depend on the purchase agreement (contrato de compraventa) and on what is stated in writing about the property's condition.
Inmobiliaria32 Team
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How to Tell If a House Price Is Inflated
Spotting an inflated house price means comparing it with similar properties in the area and checking how long the listing has been on the market.
Inmobiliaria32 Team
3 min read
What to Do If the Seller Doesn't Deliver the Property on Time
When the seller doesn't hand over the house by the agreed date, the first step is to review the purchase and sale contract (contrato de compraventa).
Carlos Mendoza
3 min read
What to Ask the Neighbors Before You Buy a Home
Talking to a neighbor before buying gives you information no listing will reveal: noise, safety, community feel, and common problems in the area.
María Elena Rodríguez
7 min read
Big House vs. Downtown Apartment: How to Choose
House or apartment isn't a question with one right answer: it depends on your stage of life, your budget and your day-to-day priorities.
María Elena Rodríguez
2 min read
How Many Houses Should You See Before Deciding?
There's no magic number of homes to tour before buying, but visiting several comparable options helps you gauge pricing.
Inmobiliaria32 Team
3 min read
What Matters More: The House or the Location?
When weighing the house against the location, most real estate experts recommend putting location first.
María Elena Rodríguez
3 min read
What Happens If I Change My Mind After Signing the Apartado
Backing out of a home apartado (reservation deposit) has financial and legal consequences that depend on what you signed.
Inmobiliaria32 Team