Mexico
Caribbean charm with 3.5–11.0% STR yields in Mérida & Playa del Carmen; no rent control in Quintana Roo or Yucatán (Mexico City caps increases since 2024)
Currency Risk
MXN
Owning Mexican residential property alone worth > 91,710 UMA (≈ MXN 10,758,500 / ~USD 600–614k) qualifies for Residencia Temporal via Reglamento de la Ley de Migración Art. 107 fr. V + 2025 SRE Lineamientos (Trámite 5, property-acquisition route). Renewable temporary residency, path to permanent. Indicative, not verified; not legal advice.
* Exchange rates shown for illustration only, based on ECB mid-market rate. Actual transactions may be subject to conversion fees.
✅ Strengths
- ▸The platform shows a positive 6.37% real-interest reading
- ▸Mexico City and the Riviera/Yucatán markets provide distinct demand cases
- ▸Displayed market data includes 3.5–11.0% STR yield ranges by city
⚠ Risks
- ▸BBB sovereign rating and low governance readings require a larger risk margin
- ▸Restricted-zone ownership structure and tax treatment depend on buyer and location
- ▸Mexico City and resort-market short-let rules must be checked separately
CASABROVA Verdict
Mexico is a selective, high-variance market: the city, legal structure and operating model determine whether headline yield survives. Profile context: Belgian Investor. The displayed treaty, tax and score data are selected for this profile.
Profile context: Belgian Investor. The displayed treaty, tax and score data are selected for this profile.
Belgian: Profile adjusted score 56.5 (rank #26).
Recommended Strategy
Underwrite Mexico City and resort markets separately. Confirm title structure, tax, STR permission, management cost and exit route before deposit.
Based on CASABROVA Waves 1–8, current to July 1, 2026. Not financial or legal advice.