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Cozumel — Buying, Selling & Renting

Step-by-step guidance for buying, selling and renting property in Cozumel, written for both foreign and domestic buyers.

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The Cozumel transaction process

Most island purchases follow the same sequence: offer, deposit into escrow, trust permit application where required, notary due diligence, and closing before a Mexican notario público.

Common friction points

Utility transfers, ejido-origin title history and unpermitted construction are the three issues that most often delay island closings.