In everyday conversation, we often use these three terms as synonyms, but each one measures something different. Social housing responds to regulations and public policy. Its price, characteristics, and financing mechanisms are linked to programs and regulations that seek to facilitate access to hou...
Buying a property may seem like a simple decision: find a good location, negotiate the price, and close the deal. However, the true potential of a property is not always immediately apparent. Before buying, it is important to understand what you can do with the property, how much you will need to...
Inheriting a lot may seem like good news… until the question comes up: what do we do with it now? There is no single answer. Depending on the lot’s characteristics, location, regulations, and the needs of those who inherited it, there are different paths to consider. 1. Sell it...
This is one of the most common questions before starting a construction project, and the answer depends directly on the type of remodeling that is intended. According to the regulations currently in force in Mexico City, not all construction work requires a building permit; however, it should not be...
Before buying a lot, building a house, or investing in a real estate development, there is one question that almost nobody asks in time: what am I actually allowed to build on this property? In Mexico City, the answer does not depend on what you want to do, but on the zoning designation that the aut...
In the world of architecture and construction in Mexico City, it is common to hear people talk about Norma 26. If you are not involved in the industry, you have probably never heard of it, so here is a simple explanation. Norma 26 is a General Planning Regulation created by SEDUVI, the Mexico Cit...
