Home and Property

The Hidden Liabilities in Your Mexican Home

Often overlooked, third party liabilities related to your Mexican property can be mitigated with adequate insurance cover

Make Sure You Know Who’s Renting Your Mexican Home

A Mexican law empowers authorities to seize your home if it’s suspected that the property was obtained illicitly or if it’s being used for illegal activities

Bins for different types of waste recycling

Managing Waste Disposal & Recycling at Your House in Mexico

Waste collection, materials recycling, and the frequency of collection rounds varies depending where in Mexico your home is situated

Preparing Your Mexican Home for Earthquakes

It's prudent to take time and review the composition of your habitat and living spaces to mitigate the risk of damage and injury during an earthquake

Keys inside a door lock. Photo courtesy of Katja Anokhina

Tips for Securing Your Home & Personal Property in Mexico

How cultivating local community contacts and reviewing the physical security for your property mitigates risks of burglary and intrusion at your home in Mexico

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Managing the Gas Supply at Your Home in Mexico

Learn about the three ways that domestic gas is supplied to homes across Mexico, how it's sold, and tips for managing your gas-fired appliances

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Dealing with Electricity Power Cuts in Mexico

Local power cuts are a regular feature in Mexico, especially during thunderstorms and wind storms. Some forward planning can help to mitigate potential problems