Buying cheap luxury real estate listings directly from the owner in Mexico is a matter of perspective on what the purchaser or investor perceives as 'cheap'. The desired objective though can be possible with the right strategy.
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Beautiful Pueblo Style House in a Mountain Village
Location
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Property Type
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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
6
Price
$895,000
Mexico City (Ciudad de México or CDMX) is the capital of Mexico and one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, and is located in the Valley of Mexico, a high plateau surrounded by mountains and volcanoes, about 2,240 meters (7,350 feet) above sea level.
Positioned in the south-central part of the country, Mexico City is hub for government, finance, culture, and international business.
"Cheap real estate" in luxury market doesn't always mean a low price, as a 'luxury property' that is undervalued for the current real estate market place status can be seen as being cheap.
A $1M home might be "cheap" compared to others at $2M that are located in Mexico, but the price difference for what seems to be very similar properties could be for a wide range of reasons.
If the luxury property has become distressed or foreclosed they are often sold below market value and at time through auctions. Or it could be the seller, for personal reasons like a job relocation has special reasons for letting the property be sold at a very low rate.
In emerging luxury markets luxury could be listed as undervalued in relation to future expectations, for areas such as growing neighborhoods in cities that are becoming popular, like those with infrastructure improvements or tourism growth.
Luxury buyers often have leverage as they have the financial means to purchase, especially in slow markets where borrowing from a bank is harder.
Properties bought below market value in luxury areas, especially when looking at Mexico City Mexico real estate listings by owner which can be cheaper than via an agent often see strong appreciation when the market recovers or the area gentrifies.
Economic or political fluctuations can temporarily depress prices, allowing investors to acquire premium assets at a cheaper rate.
Buying luxury properties in Mexico can be a smart move for both investment and personal use, depending on your goals.
As an overseas or international buyer foreign ownership through a fideicomiso (bank trust) or Mexican corporation, means that foreigners can legally own property in coastal and border areas.
