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Tulum Mexico’s high population growth: immigration, marriage and births

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Tulum is a booming town, no crisis seems to affect the optimism of its fast growing population (total population in the Tulum municipality reached 28.283 in 2010).  In the recent 2-3 years, Tulum boasted a population growth rate in the range of 12%-15%, overtaking Playa del Carmen as the fastest growing city in Mexico.

The fast growth is fueled by immigration, both internal and from foreigners, and by the high ratio of births/deaths (737/51 in 2009).  Another curious detail that explains fast growth is the high number of marriages versus divorces: 324 against 6.  The number of marriages might be somehow overstated as a lot of visitors chose Tulum for a beach wedding, but they do settle in Tulum.

I guess these demographics have direct influence in the good mood of Tulumers.  And definitely bode well for real estate development.

 

Zama Village condos (new development in Aldea Zama) construction update

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The Zama Village condos development, the first one in Aldea Zama and one of the best Tulum projects, is expected to be ready by next April, one month before the promised delivery date.

The latest pictures (January 2012) already show a great progress.  All services are ready, even the large pool is already waiting a splash!  There are only two condos left for sale, so if you want one and do not hurry you will have to wait for the second Zama Village development (probably at higher prices).

If you are interested in buying one contact Mariela Tugores, and if you want to make a reservation for a weekly Zama Village rental drop me an email. 

 

Aldea Zama progress (November 2011), best tulum development

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The works at the development Aldea Zama Tulum have progressed fast this last year (2011).  After some initial delays, the construction works are at full speed.  In this gallery we can see the progress of the main commercial street of Aldea Zama, a cute pedestrian street that will be packed with restaurants and shops in a few years.

It is rumored that a few owners of the commercial lots of this main pedestrian street will start building soon (the construction/development of the residential lots has already started, with Zama Village condos project estimated to be fully constructed in April 2012).   

The best lots on this pedestrian street, originally at $75.000 are already estimated to have raised its value to the $100-120k range.

Zama Village condos progress October 2011 (Aldea Zama Development Tulum)

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The construction of the first phase of Zama Village condos is progressing very fast as the condos are almost totally sold.  The recent visit was comforting, and we expect we will receive our condos in time (May 2012) or maybe a little earlier.

 

 

Tulum Airport (Aeropuerto de la Riviera Maya) project is suspended again

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Last friday (September 2nd, 2011), the Mexican federal secretary of Transport and Communications Dionisio Pérez Jácome announced the Tulum Airport project will be suspended again, along with other four important infrastructure projecs in Mexico (a port in Baja California and suburban trains in Mexico City).

The official reason behind this surprising decision was that “all the projects required a new return on investment analysis”.  Other off-the-record versions indicate the Mexican Government could be embarking in an austerity plan do the shaky status of the global financial markets, while other say the lobby from ASUR, the operator of the Cancún airport may have played a role.

Akumal Investments Real Estate, an experienced player in Tulum Real Estate

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Akumal Investments is a realtor with a longstanding experience in the area, covering the south part of the Mayan Riviera. When investing in Tulum Mexico real estate is important to check with an experienced realtor to make sure your investment is protected and your price is fair.

The office is on the beach in Akumal Bay between the Lol Ha and the Beach Bar.  Akumal Investmetns sell Real Estate from Puerto Aventuras to the Sian Ka an reserve. Akumal Investments is run by Russ Motley, who has lived in the area for 10 years.

Russ can be reached at 984-157-5762, email russ@marmx.com or at his website (check the Tulum real estate listings) AkumalInvestments.com

 

 

Zama Village condos at Aldea Zama: construction update by August 2011

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The construction works at Zama Village are progressing very fast. With only 6 units left (out of 36), the building is already erected and even some thatched roof are already installed.

Zama Village will be the first condo building in Aldea Zama, and will most likely accelerate the development of other projects in the neighborhood. The developers of Zama Villa (Grupo Kaua, who share some of the owners of Aldea Zama) are already planning a second stage of Zama Village.

The real estate market in Tulum remains vibrant, with many developments under the way. The completion of Zama Village will be a good push for a market with many developments and few finished constructions.

The Mayan Riviera Airport (Tulum Airport) project to be re-launched in July

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Expectation for the re-launch of the Mayan Riviera Airport project is rising as Quintana Roo’s Governor, Mr Roberto Borge Angulo announced that he is expecting the head of the SCT (the federal Communitations and Transport secretariat) Dionisio Pérez-Jácome Friscione to visit the Mayan Riviera before the end of the month. The main purpose of the visit would be the airport project announcement.

Mr Angulo also commented on the recent approval by the Environment Secretariat (SEMARNAT) of a new highway, a 26 km (16 miles) detour that will circumvent the Tulum town and will have a 5.7km (3.5 miles) deviation leading into the new airport.

The Mayan Riviera Airport (Tulum) auction will be re-launched

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Last June 13th 2011, the under-secretary of Infrastructure Fausto Barajas confirmed that the international bidding process for the construction of the Mayan Riviera Airport (the Tulum Airport) will be re-launched after the failed auction of last May 20th.  Mr Fausto Barajas confirmed the development of tourism infrastructure is high priority for the SCT (Transport and Communications Secretariat).

The announcement happened just after a meeting between the governor of the Quintana Roo state (where Tulum, Playa del Carmen and Cancun are located) Mr Roberto Borge Angulo and Dionisio Pérez Jácome, the head of the SCT.

The auction still does not have a date, the functionaries committed publicly to start working on that after the said announcement.  The project has a priority in the federal agenda as the tourism sector represents just over 10% of Mexico’s GDP.   The Mayan Riviera Airport project is estimated to cost some $270m, and there were at least 5 groups interested in the previous auction.

 

 

Zama Village, almost sold out

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Zama Village, the first premium development inside Aldea Zama is almost sold out.  According to the project developers, as of today (june 7th, 2011) there are only 9 condos left.  Prices have already gone up by 12% due to the early success.

As a result of the accelerated sales, Grupo Kaua (the developers) are analyzing a second project similar to Zama Village.  Certainly Zama Village is one of the best Tulum developments (probably the best).

For inquires on Zama Village, you can reach Mariela Tugores at mariela@schimar.com or +52155 1510 3210.