Partners & Data Sources
Riviera Maya Real Estate Insider is an independent platform. We receive no compensation from developers, real estate agents, or property portals. Our only “partners” are official data sources, technology providers, and transparency tools that help us serve our readers with factual, up‑to‑date information.
Currently, the entire site — including our newsletter — is completely free. We do not charge for subscriptions, nor do we display paid advertising. If we introduce optional premium content or clearly labeled sponsorships in the future, we will update this page and disclose all financial relationships transparently. Editorial independence will always come first.
Official Government Data Partners
All market data, prices, occupancy rates, and regulatory updates are sourced directly from Mexican government institutions. We do not rely on private data brokers or agent‑supplied figures.
SEDETUR Quintana Roo
State Tourism Secretariat – provides hotel occupancy, vacation rental statistics, and tourism trends.
INEGI / SHF
National Institute of Statistics and Geography / Federal Mortgage Society – housing price indices, appreciation data, and construction statistics.
Banxico
Bank of Mexico – exchange rates, inflation, and macroeconomic indicators that affect real estate yields.
SEDETUS Quintana Roo
State Secretariat for Sustainable Urban Development – official registry of licensed real estate agents (asesores inmobiliarios).
Gobierno de Benito Juárez (Cancún)
Municipal government – short‑term rental (STR) permit requirements, Civil Protection inspections, and property tax (predial) rates for Cancún.
Gobierno de Tulum
Municipal government – land use plans, construction permits, and short‑term rental restrictions (e.g., La Veleta STR cap).
Gobierno de Solidaridad (Playa del Carmen)
Municipal government – STR license rules, ISAI tax rate (3%), and civil protection requirements.
Gobierno de Lázaro Cárdenas (Holbox)
Municipal government – short‑term rental permit requirements and local regulations for Holbox.
Technology & Transparency Partners
These services help us deliver content securely, manage our newsletter, and maintain editorial independence.
Beehiiv
Newsletter platform for our free monthly market updates. No data is shared with third parties beyond Beehiiv’s standard privacy policy.
Google Workspace
Professional email and document collaboration for the editorial team. No tracking or analytics on the website is shared.
Namecheap
Domain registrar and DNS management. We do not use Namecheap’s email or hosting for editorial content.
Editorial Independence Statement
None of the partners listed above have any editorial control over our content. We do not accept paid placements, sponsored articles, or affiliate commissions from real estate agents, developers, or property portals. Currently, the site is self‑funded and completely free. If we introduce any form of monetization in the future (e.g., optional premium newsletter tiers or limited, clearly labeled sponsorships), we will update this page and disclose all financial relationships before any change takes effect. Our core promise — no influence from industry players — remains absolute.