It all began with a change in Article 27

Since that small constitutional word change, which was supposed to bring us social well-being, Mexico has enacted laws and reforms that have affected not only the real estate sector but also tourist mobility and, incidentally, the resources that allow those properties to survive decently (or at least avoid collapsing).

To explain it better, let's imagine this scene:

One day, my husband arrives very seriously and says to me, "Don't worry, love, your house is still your kingdom, but we must be fairer to those who visit us."

I breathe... "But..." That's when I knew the fine print was coming.

📋 Rule number 1

It turns out that now I must report who enters and leaves my house, especially when I have my bazaars with friends in the garden or garage sale —all very social, very nice, very entrepreneurial—but with mandatory registration, because every guest who visits me for less than 180 days generates income... and let's say... a very small fee. (Amendment that regulates temporary accommodations registration and obligations). (AIRBNB case).

🌳 Rule number 2

Friend, do you remember the tree I planted so it would provide the perfect shade, just in time for Sunday barbecues?

Well... now every time I sit under it to rest, breathe, or question my life choices, I have to report it. That is, declare whether the property is occupied or vacant. Which is complicated, because it is occupied... but only sometimes (I hardly ever rest).

NOTE: in the section on type of occupancy, the options should be more honest: tired owner, relatives who "only come for a little while," emotional support... I mean, they already know my property tax number; they might as well ask for my entry code, my PIN, and the Wi-Fi password while they're at it. 😅 (Amendment regarding information on properties with high tax value).

🛠️ Rule number 3

Deciding to paint the house? Change a wall? Reinvest the money from the garage sale to build a swimming pool? Of course... but with prior permission, written authorization, and the blessing of an extremely busy person in some distant office. Because a renovation can take between two and four years, not because of the construction... but because of the permits, that national extreme sport, since we all know that Mexican bureaucracy is a delight. (NOMS and amendments to the federal and Mexico City housing laws, etc.)

Well, and I don't know why I have to portray my husband as the villain, since he's actually a good person... but you know how it is: he rules the house. And no, I'm not talking about movie villains, but about those people who believe that deciding how much rent you should pay? or forcing you to rent to someone with a dog in an "excessively problematic" situation, is in the public interest (I still don't understand "which" public is being referred to? ).

The problem is that the world has seen this movie before 🎬.

When maintaining a property becomes expensive, complicated, and stressful than abandoning it, something magical happens (and A tragic situation comes true: real estate abandonment). Houses age, deteriorate, and cease to be assets... becoming emotional and financial burdens instead. It's like letting wrinkles appear without using moisturizer at night, but multiplied by square meters, fines, permits, and pending reports. 😅

So the uncomfortable question arises: 🤔 Does Mexico want us to abandon our properties?

And while I was thinking about this, I discovered that a Harvard study says that women who live near green spaces have a 13% lower mortality rate from cancer 🌿💚.

So, my friends, I made a logical decision: 👉 ​​I'm moving to a park. Of course, one maintained by the state, free of pets and excessive regulations, because I don't plan on reporting every tree that gives me shade, or every pile of dog poop I step in.

Harvard recommends it... and so does my stress level 😌🌳approve it.

Sincerely, Concepcion Legulena