What Should You Know When Buying a Property Near the Beach?
If your desire is to buy a property near the beach to have a place to rest or visit during your vacations, or even as a good investment, as with any purchase, you should research and analyze the location of your new acquisition.
That is why, when investing near the ocean, there are very important points to consider. Here are the three most important points to keep in mind when buying your beach house.
Ecological and Environmental Restrictions on Your Beach Property
When beginning the search for your new property, you must make sure it is located in a coastal area free from Protected Natural Areas. Puerto Escondido and nearby beaches have several protected areas created to preserve the flora and fauna of the ecosystem.
Therefore, if the property is located within a Protected Natural Area, you will need to consider whether there are any regulations, since in some cases they can be quite strict regarding construction, development, and land use. We recommend checking whether your property is located in:
- Biosphere Reserve
- National Park
- Flora and Fauna Protection Area
- Sanctuary
You can check the area you are interested in through the CONANP geospatial viewer: https://sig.conanp.gob.mx
What Are Federal Maritime-Terrestrial Zones When Buying Beach Property?
When buying your house or land on the beach, your property consists only of the square meters established in the deed, because Mexican beaches are property of the Nation. This has been established in Article 27 since the 1917 Constitution. In summary, the article establishes that beaches are part of the Nation and are for public use. Likewise, the federal maritime-terrestrial zone is a 20-meter-wide strip measured from the high-tide line, where the highest waves reach, toward dry land.
Therefore, you cannot close access to the beach or build within it. If you are looking to develop a specific project such as a beach club, restaurant, pier, or similar use, you will need to request a permit from ZOFEMAT.
Local Rules and Municipal Permits
Last but not least, you must check the current local urban development rules and the requirements of the municipality or state regarding construction. The land use you will apply must be allowed for the type of construction you plan to build, whether residential, tourism-related, mixed-use, or another category.
Therefore, you should also check:
- Restrictions due to proximity to bodies of water
- Rules for infrastructure works, such as drainage, electricity, communications, and access.
- Maximum construction height.
You should also review natural risk factors, since coastal areas are more exposed to natural phenomena that may affect your construction plans and must be taken into account.
- Hurricanes
- Flooding and storm surge
- Coastal erosion
- Etc.
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