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Written by real estate attorneys in Playa del Carmen for buyers, investors and agents: what happened, what it means, and what to check before you pay.

Fraud alertsNovember 11, 2026

1,000 real estate fraud cases in Quintana Roo this year: seven checks before you pay for a condo

Quintana Roo prosecutors opened about 1,000 real estate fraud investigations in 2026, mostly in Playa del Carmen, Cancún and Tulum. Seven checks a real estate attorney makes before you pay.

Law and regulationNovember 11, 2026

RETUR-Q in 2026: what Airbnb owners in Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Cancún must do now

Quintana Roo says only vacation rentals registered in RETUR-Q can be listed on Airbnb, Booking and Vrbo, and new zoning rules for short-term rentals are coming. What owners and buyers should check.