Talking San Miguel

The Role of the Notario in Mexico

Only notarios can transfer real estate and perform other functions related to real property. They are responsible for searching the title for any defect, obtaining a certificate that the property is free of liens and debts and for registering the new deed in the name of the purchaser…
Bryan Townsend · Feb 26, 2021

Taxes in Mexico: Just the Basics

More good news: the annual municipal taxes on property are very modest here in San Miguel de Allende. For median home values they amount to just a few hundred dollars a year. If you pay before the end of January there is a 15% discount.
Bryan Townsend · Feb 22, 2021

Creative San Miguel de Allende

People move here and discover a creative side to themselves if it is not there already. When I moved here I was escaping from a long career as a classical musician that I had finally become frustrated with. Wanting a change, I ...
Bryan Townsend · Feb 15, 2021