Before Accepting Your New Condo in Mexico: Pre-Delivery Inspection | Episode 16

Accepting a new condo in Puerto Vallarta without a thorough pre-delivery inspection is one of the most costly mistakes foreign buyers make in Mexico. Excitement, travel deadlines, and developer pressure can turn what should be a careful review into a rushed handshake, and once you sign an acceptance document, your leverage to demand corrections shrinks dramatically. Episode 16 of *The Foreign Buyer's Guide to Mexico* walks through the full inspection process, step by step. Nancy Valiente, a real estate advisor and attorney who works with buyers in Puerto Vallarta, Bahía de Banderas, and across Mexico, explains what to prepare before the inspection begins, which areas and systems need to be tested, and why an independent professional inspector may be worth bringing in rather than relying on the developer's own walkthrough. The goal of a pre-delivery inspection is not to demand a flawless unit. It is to identify construction defects, unfinished work, damaged finishes, or anything that does not conform to the specifications in your contract, and to create a precise, written punch list that documents who is responsible for each correction. That record matters. Nancy also covers how to verify that corrections were actually completed before you consider the matter closed. One point that surprises many home buyers: receiving the keys is not necessarily the same as completing the legal closing. Understanding that distinction, and knowing what to review before signing any delivery or acceptance document, can protect your rights and your investment. The episode closes with a preview of Episode 17, which covers seven contract clauses foreign buyers should understand before purchasing pre-construction real estate in Mexico. If you are buying a condo in Puerto Vallarta or Bahía de Banderas and need help with your inspection, delivery, contract review, or closing process, Nancy Valiente is available to assist, reach out through the contact details in the video.