Journal · Todos Santos
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Notes on buying, building and living in Todos Santos. Written from here, for people who are thinking of staying.
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01 — Buying · Legal · Featured
How a fideicomiso works, in plain terms
The bank trust that lets foreign buyers hold coastal property in Mexico. Costs, timelines, and what to check before signing.
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02 — Building
Building in a salt-air climate
Why so many houses in Todos Santos are poured concrete, what the Pacific does to a building, and what to check before you buy or build.

03 — Town
Water in Todos Santos: the honest picture
Aquifer, wells, municipal supply and cisterns. What each area relies on and what to ask a seller.
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