You already decided that Tijuana is the city you want to live in and the next step is to rent or buy a home.

After all, this city is a sea of very attractive benefits for foreigners: its gastronomy and nightlife have given it international fame, as well as its offer of services related to health.

In addition, its proximity to the United States, its great weather, which this year was declared the most pleasant in the world, and its coastal location make it perfect for vacationing.

Without forgetting its potential of offering Americans and Europeans a better quality of life, if they compare the performance of their money in Mexico compared to their countries of origin.

Now, what's next? How am I sure I can make a safe purchase? This article will answer these questions.

It is important that you identify the areas of the city in which you would like to live. As well as those criteria that make you prefer it, so that this is communicated to the real estate agents that you consult.

What are the safest and best communicated areas? Will I find other foreign or bilingual people on this area? In what type of building would I like to live? House or apartment? Luxurious or modest? In the city or near the sea?

The offer in the coastal zone of Baja California, Tijuana-Ensenada-Rosarito, is colossal.

Only this year it is planned to build 8,000 homes, according to data from the National Chamber of the Development and Housing Promotion Industry (Canadevi).

Héctor Reyes, who is General Manager of Grupo Frisa and President of Canadevi Zona Costa, where Tijuana is included, says that in this region you will find houses, residential and tourist buildings, as well as lands to build.

He says that most developers in the region are interested in offering their product to the foreign market and for this article, he offered advice on how to make a safe purchase.

"It is important to verify the ownership of the land, this means, verify that companies are reliable," he said.

One way to do this is to check that they are registered in the City Council, as well as their projects.

You can also check the Public Registry of Property and Commerce online, where you can see who is the owner of the house, apartment or land you want to acquire.

And although not all the real estate developers are part of Canadevi, it is also possible to consult them to see if the company is affiliated.

"The second thing is to make sure that the agents are professionals, duly accredited agents so that the information provided to the client is accurate," said Reyes.

And finally, he advises that they review very well the legal process of the request of their trust, referring to the agreement that the Secretariat of Foreign Affairs requires and asks for to the foreigners interested in acquiring land or housing in Mexico.

In other words, the trust is an agreement in which it is established that a property belongs to a fiduciary institution, but that that house or department will be of exclusive use for the foreign person requesting the procedure.

The bank becomes the owner of the property on behalf of the foreign person, but the trustor may sell it at the time he/she so wishes.

On this process, the recommendation of Reyes is to check in two or three banking institutions to find the best option.

Without a trust, foreigners cannot acquire real estate in Mexico, according to the Political Constitution.

Although they can do so, without a trust, if they acquire Mexican nationality or obtain dual citizenship.

"you must get advice from specialized offices in the field," says Reyes.

The rest of the search will consist of contacting a real estate agent or the different developers that offer spaces in the city to see what options they have according to your budget and/or the lifestyle you desire.

In short, it will not be difficult to find luxurious condominiums with all the services and amenities possible, such as gym, swimming pool or even a spectacular view of the city.

But you will also find quieter and more modest options for resting.

Through this platform, Move to Tijuana, you can compare and find your ideal space easily and above all, with the guarantee of a professional and trustworthy service.

So, the most agile and safe way will always be to consult any of the real estate companies that are advertised here. Do not hesitate to contact them through Move to Tijuana.