{"id":7892,"date":"2014-01-21T13:23:59","date_gmt":"2014-01-21T19:23:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/temp-blog\/?p=7892"},"modified":"2017-08-28T16:12:32","modified_gmt":"2017-08-28T21:12:32","slug":"moving-to-mexico-101","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/2014\/01\/moving-to-mexico-101\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving to Mexico 101"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: 0px;\" title=\"Moving truck to Mexico\" alt=\"Moving truck to Mexico\" src=\"http:\/\/i255.photobucket.com\/albums\/hh138\/beatlo\/MovingtrucktoMexico_zps9eb37a10.png\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" border=\"0\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Moving to Mexico can be made easy with careful planning<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Now you have purchased your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/playadelcarmen-real-estate\">dream home in Mexico<\/a> paradise now comes preparing for the big move!\u00c2\u00a0 We all know that moving is not easy even if you are only relocating to a new home in your existing town.\u00c2\u00a0 But of course international relocation adds some extra considerations and requires a bit more planning.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some ways to stay organized and help you get started in the thought process before hauling off and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/real-estate-books\">moving to Mexico<\/a>!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Setting up utilities for your new home in Mexico-<\/b><b> <\/b>It is best to plan when you will need to get your utilities set up.\u00c2\u00a0 Depending on the official date of your move you will need to organize a date beforehand to set up electricity, gas delivery, cable and internet.<\/li>\n<li><b>Furnishing your Mexico home-<\/b> It can be wise to take care of your furnishings before you arrive to live in your new home in Mexico.\u00c2\u00a0 Consider if you will be taking any of your personal furnishings with you or if you will need to purchase new things.\u00c2\u00a0 Planning a trip prior to your official moving date, to shop and set up furniture delivery, can add organization and lower your to do list for when you actually arrive.\u00c2\u00a0 Furniture deliveries can be set up for your arrival or ask a trusted friend to receive the delivery while you are away.<\/li>\n<li><b>What\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s moving to Mexico with you and what\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s staying?<\/b>\u00c2\u00a0 This can be one of the toughest things to organize?\u00c2\u00a0 Will all of your personal items be moving to Mexico with you or will you being leaving some things to be stored? The best thing is to make a plan and also consider how you will be transporting your personal items.\u00c2\u00a0 If you are limited to air transportation you will need to investigate what you can ship or think about moving services.\u00c2\u00a0 And if you will be storing items consider storing options, locations and pricing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i>Tip: Many people who relocate to Mexico will gather their things little by little upon each return back to their home town.\u00c2\u00a0 Consider taking the most important items at first and then bring more back little by little.<\/i><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: 0px;\" title=\"Mexico residency card\" alt=\"Mexico residency card\" src=\"http:\/\/i255.photobucket.com\/albums\/hh138\/beatlo\/Mexicoresidencycard_zps45323a1c.jpg\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" border=\"0\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Will you consider Mexican residency after moving to Mexico?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Are you going to bring your vehicle to Mexico?<\/b><b>\u00c2\u00a0 <\/b>Some people don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t find having a car very necessary if they are moving to a small beach town such as Playa del Carmen, while others will find it a must to have a car.\u00c2\u00a0 If you will want to bring your vehicle along, you can make the drive to Mexico your car with you or simply have it shipped.\u00c2\u00a0 The other reasonable option is to sell your car and buy a new one once you have arrived. You will need to consider the cost of driving or shipping your car, customs fees, and residency status when making this decision.<\/li>\n<li><b>Will you request Mexican Residency or remain on a tourist status?<\/b>\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 As a homeowner in Mexico you are entitled to ask for Mexican residency.\u00c2\u00a0 For some things being a resident makes it easier but it is not always necessary.\u00c2\u00a0 Consider the length of time that you will be staying.\u00c2\u00a0 If you plan to remain in the country year round having residency can eliminate last minute trips out of the country every 6 months to renew your visa.\u00c2\u00a0 It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a personal choice but one that should be examined.\u00c2\u00a0 This can be done once you have already made your move to Mexico.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Moving to Mexico requires education and planning.\u00c2\u00a0 Getting the facts, and starting your organization process early can make your move as seamless as possible.\u00c2\u00a0 Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t get overwhelmed with extra information, and be sure to ask questions to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/\">Mexico Real Estate<\/a> agent.\u00c2\u00a0 He or she can offer you personal advice and also advice and testimonials from past clients.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: 0px;\" title=\"House for sale\" alt=\"House for sale\" src=\"http:\/\/i255.photobucket.com\/albums\/hh138\/beatlo\/Houseforsale_zpsd7aad511.jpg\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" border=\"0\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ask your Mexico agent about some additional advice and tips about moving to Mexico<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Now you have purchased your dream home in Mexico paradise now comes preparing for the big move!\u00c2\u00a0 We all know that moving is not easy even if you are only relocating to a new home in your existing town.\u00c2\u00a0 But of course international relocation adds some extra considerations and requires a bit more planning. 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