Invest across the Americas
with your eyes open.
Independent advice for investors buying property from Mérida and the Riviera Maya to Medellín, Panama City, Florida and beyond: due diligence, title and ownership structure, negotiation and closing, with your interests, not the seller's, at the center.
What is at stake
Every country, different rules
Mexico's coastal fideicomiso, Colombia's foreign investment registration, U.S. FIRPTA withholding, Canada's foreign buyer ban: the structure must fit the country.
Title is not a formality
Ejido land, double sales, unpaid taxes and liens are found only by checking the public registry in each country.
Pre-sales carry risk
Off-plan purchases depend on the developer's permits, finances and track record.
Six things we handle for you
Investment brief
Goals, budget, timeline and rental or resale strategy defined with you.
Property & developer vetting
Permits, land status, developer history and comparable prices checked.
Title & legal due diligence
Registry, tax and lien searches coordinated with a licensed notary.
Fideicomiso & structure
The right ownership structure for your situation, explained in plain language.
Negotiation & closing
Offer, escrow, contract and closing managed in both languages.
Post-closing setup
Utilities, property management and rental setup handed over cleanly.
From search to keys
- Week 1
Brief
Goals, budget and strategy agreed.
- Week 2–4
Select
Properties and developers vetted.
- Week 4–6
Diligence
Title, permits and structure confirmed.
- Closing
Keys
Contract, escrow and deed signed before a notary.
- ✓Investment brief and budget model
- ✓Property due diligence report
- ✓Ownership structure recommendation
- ✓Negotiated purchase contract
- ✓Post-closing handover checklist
Individuals, families and funds from the US, Canada, Latin America and Europe investing in residential or commercial property in Mexico, Colombia, Panama, Central America, the U.S. and South America.
A pre-sale that did not add up
A US buyer was about to sign for a pre-sale condominium on the coast. Our review found the developer had no construction license yet for that phase. The client negotiated a refundable escrow tied to the license and closed safely once it was issued.
Illustrative example based on situations we commonly see. Not a specific client.
Questions we hear
Can foreigners own property in Latin America?+
In most countries, yes. Each has its own rules: in Mexico's coastal and border zones, ownership is held through a bank trust (fideicomiso) or a Mexican company; in Colombia, funds must be registered as foreign investment. We set up the right structure for each market.
Are you a real estate agent?+
No. We do not sell property or earn commissions from sellers. We advise buyers.
Who signs the deed?+
In Mexico, Colombia and most of Latin America, a notary public formalizes the sale; in the U.S., a title or escrow company closes. We coordinate the closing and explain every document.
Title & Transaction Integrity
In cross-border real estate, the expensive mistakes happen before closing: a seller who is not the registered owner, ejido land sold as private, a pre-sale without permits, or a deposit wired to the wrong account.
100% deployment credit: One property. Each additional property in the same transaction: $950. Credited in full against On-Site Transaction Execution ($10,000–$25,000).
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Get a straight answer.
Tell us what you are facing: a supplier that stopped responding, a property you are about to buy, a customs issue, a move abroad. Get a clear first answer from COLOMA Group, instantly.
- ✓Instant answer, in seconds
- ✓In English or Spanish
- ✓Free, no obligation
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