During the last decades, the Polanco neighborhood in CDMX has positioned itself as one of the areas with the highest capital gains for real estate investment. Discover below what is the price per square meter in Polanco and why its capital gain is so attractive for Mexican investors and investors from all over the world.
Previously we touched on topics such as the main advantages of living in Polanco and about What is the best section to live in Polanco? We recommend that you take a look at that information so you can get an overview of the area in terms of lifestyle, culture, real estate and entertainment.
Why is Polanco a highly attractive area for real estate investment?
The Polanco area is going through a unique real estate phenomenon, as it is positioned as one of the best neighborhoods to live in thanks to private residential projects full of amenities, while its privileged location gives it an unbeatable proximity to the most important corporate and financial centers in the country .
In summary, if you are a person who highly values your free time, you love contemporary Mexican lifestyle and your work requires you to constantly attend meetings in places like Santa Fe, Bosques de las Lomas, Roma/Condesa, Interlomas, or within Polanco itself, this is the ideal destination to live.
Polanco: the most exclusive neighborhood to live in CDMX
Why has the price per square meter in Polanco risen in recent years? To answer this question, it is necessary to focus on the factors that play a major role in assessing the area’s capital gain. Let’s take a look at them below.
5 keys to understanding the capital gain in Polanco
Type of residential use
A property, in Polanco or anywhere else in the world, must have a specific purpose; whether its use is residential, commercial, institutional, recreational or other. This conception of space strongly influences the value per square meter that a property will have over time, in addition, of course, to the location, a factor that we will see in depth later on.
Type of construction
Polanco is an area where the main trend in recent years has been vertical housing development. Currently there is very little land for sale and that is why major developers and architectural firms have opted to offer high quality, spacious and artistically valuable spaces.
3. Construction quality
The vast majority of new residential projects in Polanco choose to use the highest quality materials, as well as luxury finishes in each of the spaces. In the vast majority you will find fine woods, engineered wood flooring, different kinds of marble, granite, stainless steel and more.
4. Strategic interior design
In recent years, the use of natural light has taken a strong relevance in luxury real estate projects. That is why in Polanco’s buildings you will find large windows, as well as areas that eliminate unnecessary walls to promote a natural flow of the view. These qualities provide the best sensations of interior habitability and harmony.
6. Privileged location and connectivity
Polanco is located in the heart of an area with great economic activity, and for many years it has been a settlement destination for Jewish, Spanish, Lebanese and Mexican communities with high purchasing power.
These two qualities have made Polanco a quiet, family-friendly neighborhood with great urban development for exercising or walking pets outdoors in safety. The access roads that surround and cross the area are of great help for the general mobility of people, some of whom do not even use their cars, preferring to travel by bicycle or on foot to their offices. It is no coincidence that during 2016 Polanco was the neighborhood with the highest capital gains at the end of the period.
Prices per m2 in Polanco in each of its 5 sections
Data from Coldwell Banker Invest, ranks Polanco as the most expensive area in Mexico City. This is also reflected in the prices of the area. During 2016 and 2018, the price per square meter in Polanco rose by 36%, and the overall value of property as apartments increased by 13%.
The Polanco area has established itself as an important real estate node. Its offer in the residential and residential plus segment, which during 2020 consolidated its position as the global market with the greatest potential at the national level.
The price per square meter in Polanco has experienced variations in recent years. From a sample of 690 properties in Nolab’s inventory, we found an average cost per m2 in immediate delivery closing transactions of $101,448.78 MXN, while the price per m2 in pre-sale closing transactions is $97,968.86 MXN.
Consequently, rents also increased by 2.6%, from MXN 55,556 to MXN 57,000.
Polanco’s capital gains increased by 3.6% and the second-hand segment increased by 1.8%.
Average price per square meter in Polanco, CDMX
Top 3 streets with the highest capital gains in Polanco
1. Rubén Darío, price per sq. mt.:$140,000 MXN – $150,000 MXN
2. Tres Picos, price per sq. mts.: $135,000 MXN – $150,000 MXN
3. Champs Elysées, price per sq. mt.: $130,000 MXN – $140,000 MXN
How much budget do you need to buy an apartment in Polanco?
At this point it is important to note that if a person wants to buy a new apartment in Polanco, the average price is $19,800,000 MXN, and it is necessary that the user has a monthly income of approximately $456,000 MXN.
The above calculation is valid only if we take into account that the financing of the property does not exceed 40% of a family’s income, that the Total Annual Cost (CAT) of the loan is 12.3%, that the down payment for the acquisition of the property is 20%, the mortgage term is 15 years and with fixed monthly payments throughout the life of the loan, then the monthly payments would amount to $188,100 pesos.
We hope this information will be helpful in making the financial decision that best suits your requirements. Do you have any further questions? Remember that in Nolab we have the best real estate consultants, contact us and one of them will assist you to clear all your doubts and help you find your ideal property.
