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Buying property in Tulum without the usual surprises

Tulum grew fast, and paperwork didn't always keep up. Before you buy, check how you'll hold the title and what the land really is.

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The three things that go wrong most

Restricted zone

Near the coast, foreigners hold residential property through a bank trust (fideicomiso) or a Mexican company. Know which one you're getting.

Ejido land

Communal ejido land can't simply be sold. It must be fully converted to private property first. Check the history of the title.

Permits

Construction and environmental permits matter, especially near the jungle and the coast.

Check these before you pay

Tick them off as you go. This is general information, not legal advice: use an independent local lawyer or notary.

Title checked by an independent notario público
Land is private property, not ejido
Fideicomiso or company structure explained in writing
Construction licence and environmental approval for the project
Water, power and road access confirmed
Developer's finished projects visited

Kolaboro in Tulum

We're launching in Bali first and opening new places where buyers ask for us. Join the waitlist and tell us about your purchase: demand decides our next city.

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What you get: the land title, permits and developer checked by a local agent, GPS-stamped video before every payment, and a clear "safe to pay" or "hold". From €490.

What you earn: a fee for every inspection and report you deliver, plus a share of the buyer's agent fee on every purchase you work on. Paid by Kolaboro, never by developers. Free AI training, no degree needed. How agents work

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