Developer Due Diligence for Land & Regulatory Feasibility
Decision-grade due diligence that combines title, zoning, environmental, and tax checks into a clear feasibility roadmap.
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Why developer due diligence is different
Development feasibility depends on regulatory sequencing, zoning alignment, and environmental constraints. A clean title is necessary but not sufficient before you commit capital.
Feasibility checklist before LOI or closing
We validate legal and regulatory feasibility across land tenure, zoning, and environmental overlays.
- Title chain and encumbrances
- Land tenure status (private vs ejido) and conversion path
- Zoning alignment with PDU and permitted use
- POEL overlays and protected area screening
- Utility and access constraints
- Presale gating and disclosure risks
Regulatory sequencing and permit gates
We map approvals in dependency order so your team knows what must be in hand before marketing, presales, or construction.
- Municipal land-use and construction prerequisites
- Environmental assessments (MIA) and SEMARNAT coordination
- Federal zone considerations for beachfront parcels
- Timing risks tied to planning updates
Environmental and ecological risk review
Projects near sensitive ecosystems require early environmental readiness to avoid redesigns and delays.
- Cenotes, mangroves, and habitat screening
- MIA applicability and documentation readiness
- Mitigation commitments that affect design and budget
Fiscal exposure and compliance
We surface tax and compliance risks that can shift feasibility and cash flow.
- ISABI and predial exposure by municipality
- Vendor compliance and responsabilidad solidaria controls
- Transfer and closing cost assumptions
Deliverables you can use with investors
You receive decision-grade outputs that support approvals and capital allocation.
- Feasibility memo with risks and decision gates
- Compliance roadmap and timeline dependencies
- Document checklist for submissions and presales
What we need to start
A focused intake lets us move quickly.
- Site location and parcel identifiers
- Planned use, density, and timeline
- Current documents and studies
- Key stakeholders and decision makers
How we get started
To help us respond quickly, we ask a few qualifying questions:
- Land controlled? (Yes/No)
- Municipality and zone
- Project type and density
- Presale or marketing timeline
- Environmental sensitivity (coastal, mangrove, cenote)
FAQ
Common questions
References
Sources
- Diario Oficial de la Federación (Foreign Investment Law update) · Government
- Quintana Roo Urban Development Law (PDF) · Government
- Cancun Municipal Development Program (PDU) · Government
- Quintana Roo POEL (Ecological Ordering Plan) · Government
- SEMARNAT: Manifestación de Impacto Ambiental (MIA) · Government
- Agrarian National Registry (RAN) · Government
- Diario Oficial de la Federación (Environmental regulation update) · Government
Strategy intake
Start a focused legal intake in two short steps
Share your context and priorities so our team can respond with tailored legal guidance within one business day.
Next steps
Continue your legal planning
This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws and requirements change; consult IBG Legal for guidance on your specific situation.
Get your strategy roadmap
Share your details in a quick two-step form and we will follow up within one business day.
- Land controlled? (Yes/No)
- Municipality and zone
- Project type and density
“IBG gave us a clear roadmap from day one. No surprises.”
Development Director · Riviera Maya