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Practical guides to buying, selling and renting in Honduras. Every legal or tax figure cites its source; before signing, check your case with a notary or lawyer.
Buying
From budget to registration: steps, costs, mortgages and the purchase promise.
How to buy a house in Honduras, step by step
Buying well means verifying before paying: who the registered owner is, whether there are liens, what taxes are owed and what you sign first. This guide sets out the whole process.
Read guideClosing costs when buying property in Honduras
Besides the price, a purchase generates transfer tax (1.5%), notary fees, registration fees and, with a mortgage, bank costs. Who pays each is negotiable and must be written down.
Read guideBuying a home with a mortgage: how to prepare
Before house hunting, know your repayment capacity and credit history. A bank pre-qualification tells you how much you can buy and avoids losing a property for lack of financing.
Read guideThe purchase promise in Honduras: what it must include
It is the contract by which buyer and seller bind themselves to sign the final sale within a set term and on set conditions. It protects both while title is checked and financing is obtained.
Read guideSelling
Price, documents, photos and what holds a sale back.
How to sell your property faster and at the best price
Properties that sell fast have three things: a well-judged asking price, paperwork ready before listing, and a presentation that answers buyers' questions before they ask.
Read guideWhy isn't my property selling? Seven causes and how to fix them
If there are viewings but no offers, the problem is usually price or condition. If there are no viewings, the problem is presentation or reach. Here is how to diagnose it.
Read guideDocuments needed to sell a property in Honduras
A registered deed, a recent registry certificate, municipal tax clearance, and the seller's ID and tax number (RTN) are the basis. A mortgage, inheritance or company adds specific documents.
Read guidePhotos that sell and rent: a practical guide
Natural light, a level landscape camera at chest height, tidy rooms and one photo per space. With that a property competes; without it, it loses viewings.
Read guideRenting
Tenancy Law, leases, tenant selection and arrears.
Honduras Tenancy Law: the essentials for landlords and tenants
The Tenancy Law (Decree 50 of 1966, amended in 1979) protects tenants: their rights cannot be waived, the lease must be in writing and only a judge can order an eviction. These are the rules that matter most in practice.
Read guideResidential lease agreement: a guide to getting it right
A good lease prevents most disputes. It must be written, made in triplicate and include a photo inventory, clear deposit rules and who pays each utility.
Read guideHow to rent fast and choose a good tenant
A property rents fast when the price matches the market, the photos are good and replies are immediate. It rents well when selection is rigorous, documented and free of discrimination.
Read guideA tenant who doesn't pay: what to do (and what not to do)
The legal route is to document, demand payment in writing and, once arrears are established, file for eviction. Cutting utilities or changing the locks is prohibited and can backfire on the owner.
Read guideForeign buyers
Article 107, Decree 90-90, Roatán and the coast.
Can a foreigner buy property in Honduras?
Yes. Outside the zones in Article 107 of the Constitution, a foreigner buys like any Honduran. Inside them (within 40 km of coasts and borders, and on the islands), Decree 90-90 allows buying one home in an urban zone of up to 3,000 m², or land for projects approved by the Tourism Secretariat.
Read guideBuying property in Roatán: a guide for international buyers
Roatán lies within the Article 107 zone, so foreign buyers purchase under Decree 90-90: one urban home of up to 3,000 m². Checking title, zoning and water access matters even more than on the mainland.
Read guideInvesting
Tourism Promotion Law incentives and residency for investors.
Contract models
Reference models in Spanish, reviewed and approved by counsel. Adapt them to your case before signing.
The lease, purchase promise, brokerage and management models will be published here once their legal review is complete.