Puerto Vallarta Real Estate. Your Place in Paradise Starts Here.
Discover homes, condos, beachfront properties, and real estate investment opportunities in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. I represent buyers and sellers.
Our Areas
Seven neighborhoods across Jalisco and Nayarit, on one bay.
I'm Amir. I represent buyers and sellers.
British luxury real estate advisor on Banderas Bay for more than six years, representing buyers and sellers who live here and clients from the US and Canada.
The best homes on the bay sell before they're listed.
Our private client service shares off-market and pre-launch properties with qualified buyers first.
Living in Vallarta
Why AMIR.
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Weekly video on neighborhoods, cost of living and the market, so buyers know the bay before they land.
Off-market, first.
Private short lists for qualified buyers.
A local friend for every client.
Referral partners across the US and Canada.
Because your clients deserve a local expert friend.
Agents in the US and Canada refer clients who are buying on Banderas Bay. I look after them from first call to closing, in English, and keep you updated at every step.
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The Journal
View All ›Marina Vallarta vs Zona Romántica: which is right for you?
Two of Puerto Vallarta's most popular areas for US and Canadian buyers, compared: lifestyle, walkability, beaches, property types, rentals and what to check before you buy.
Nuevo Vallarta vs Bucerías: resort living or beach-town life?
Neighbors on the Riviera Nayarit side of Banderas Bay, compared for US and Canadian buyers: lifestyle, beaches, property types, rentals and what to check.
Punta Mita vs Sayulita: privacy and polish, or surf and soul?
The two most talked-about places on the northern Riviera Nayarit, compared for US and Canadian buyers: lifestyle, property types, rentals and what to check.
Cost of living in Puerto Vallarta (2026): what a month really looks like
Housing, utilities, food, healthcare and getting around: a realistic look at monthly costs in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit for buyers from the US and Canada.
Can Americans and Canadians buy property in Mexico? Yes. Here is how
A step-by-step guide for US and Canadian buyers in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit: ownership, residency, paying for the property, closing and owning from abroad.
Closing costs and property tax in Puerto Vallarta: what buyers pay
Acquisition tax, notary fees, the bank trust and the annual predial: what buyers in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit should budget for, and when to ask for a written estimate.
Renting out your Puerto Vallarta property: Airbnb taxes and rules for foreign owners
Vacation rental income in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit: registering with SAT, what platforms like Airbnb withhold, the state lodging tax and HOA rules.
Fideicomiso explained: how foreigners buy property in Mexico
A plain-English guide to the Mexican bank trust that lets US and Canadian buyers own property in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit.
Puerto Vallarta or Riviera Nayarit? How the state line shapes your search
Banderas Bay is split between two Mexican states. Here is what changes for a buyer when you cross the Ameca River.
Puerto Vallarta real estate market
Sales slowed in 2026 and homes are taking longer to sell, while sellers have mostly held their asking prices. House inventory has grown fastest, so house buyers have more choice and more room to negotiate than a year ago. In October 2026 the head of AMPI Riviera Nayarit said excess inventory is pushing some prices down.
These are averages for the whole city. Every building and street is priced differently, so I prepare a comparison of recent sales for each property you consider.
Sale prices in US dollars, from closed sales reported for Puerto Vallarta. Changes compare July 2026 with July 2025.
Sources: Coldwell Banker La Costa, Puerto Vallarta Market Pulse, August 2026 (July 2026 data) · Vallarta Daily, "AMPI leader says oversupply is lowering Vallarta prices", 19 Oct 2026
Puerto Vallarta real estate, explained
AMIR Estates is a Puerto Vallarta real estate business. If you're searching for homes for sale in Puerto Vallarta, condos for sale in Puerto Vallarta, luxury real estate in Puerto Vallarta or beachfront properties in Puerto Vallarta, this is the place to start: I represent buyers and sellers across the city and the Riviera Nayarit.
Puerto Vallarta sits in the middle of Banderas Bay, one of the largest bays in Mexico, with the Sierra Madre behind it and an international airport minutes from the beach. The bay is shared by two states: Puerto Vallarta in Jalisco, and the Riviera Nayarit to the north, from Nuevo Vallarta and Bucerías to Punta Mita and Sayulita.
Most foreign buyers come from the US and Canada. They buy condos in the walkable Zona Romántica, ocean-view homes in the hills of Conchas Chinas and Amapas, marina and golf properties in Marina Vallarta, resort-style condos in Nuevo Vallarta, and villas and land in the beach towns of Riviera Nayarit.
Foreigners own coastal property through a fideicomiso, a Mexican bank trust, and every sale closes before a notario público. I represent buyers and sellers from the first call to the closing table, in English and Spanish, and share private and pre-launch listings with qualified clients first.
Before You Buy
Can foreigners buy property in Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit?
Yes. The whole coastline sits inside Mexico's restricted zone, so foreigners hold residential property through a fideicomiso (a bank trust), or through a Mexican corporation when the use is commercial. The process is well established and used by thousands of US and Canadian owners.
What is a fideicomiso?
A trust in which a Mexican bank holds title on your behalf while you are the beneficiary, with full rights to use, rent, improve, sell and pass the property to your heirs. Trusts are granted for up to 50 years and can be renewed. The bank charges an annual administration fee.
Do I need Mexican residency to buy?
No. A valid passport is enough to buy. Residency is a separate decision that depends on how long you plan to stay in Mexico each year.
Who handles the closing?
A notario público, a lawyer appointed by the state who verifies title, calculates and collects the taxes, and records the deed. A Mexican notary has a far bigger role than a notary in the US or Canada, and the notary's work protects both sides.
What closing costs should I budget for?
Expect acquisition tax, notary fees, trust set-up, an appraisal and registration fees. The total depends on the price and the municipality, so ask the notary for a written estimate before you sign an offer.
The Banderas Bay Buyer's Guide
How foreigners own on the coast, the buying steps, closing and running costs, and where to buy from Old Town to Punta Mita, in a 12-page booklet. Free PDF download.
Selected area photos via Wikimedia Commons: Malecón by Another Believer (CC BY-SA 4.0), Hotel Zone by The Cosmonaut (CC BY-SA 2.5), Bucerías by Michelle Maria (CC BY 3.0), La Cruz de Huanacaxtle (CC BY-SA 2.0).
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