Housing
Renting an Apartment in Mexico City: Leases, Deposits, Guarantors
The aval, the póliza jurídica, the inventory and who pays which bill: how long-term rentals work in Mexico City and what the law now says about increases.
Tag: Mexico City
Mexico
Mexico City Time Zone: No Daylight Saving Time Since 2022
Why Mexico City's clocks no longer change, which parts of Mexico follow US daylight saving time, and how the time difference with New York, Chicago, Denver and Los Angeles shifts in March and November.
Housing
Mexico City Rent Increase Limit: How the Inflation Cap Works
Since August 2024 the Civil Code ties home rent increases to inflation, and the Supreme Court upheld the rule in 2026. The math, the lease registry and your options.
Housing
Buying Property in Mexico City as a Foreigner: Permit, Notary, Taxes
Mexico City sits outside the restricted zone, so the trust that coastal buyers need does not apply. What does apply: an SRE agreement, a notario and the city's acquisition tax.
Residency & Visas
INM Canje in Mexico City: Swapping Your Visa for a Resident Card
The 30-day clock starts when you land. Here is where to go in Mexico City, what to bring, how to pay and what you cannot do while the card is pending.