07.23.07
Posted in Spain at 7:10 am by admin
Casa Quest is a Tenerife-based website displaying thousands of properties from some of the best estate agents on the archipelago selling Property for sale in the Canary Islands. Its aim is simply to make buying and selling property in the Canary Islands easier. It deals with properties in Tenerife, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria.
Background-The Canary Islands
Also known as the “Happy Islands”, the Canary Islands are famous for their excellent climate, diverse volcanic landscapes, superb beaches and wild nightlife.
They’re located beneath Spain, about 97 kilometers off the northwest coast of the mainland of Africa. The islands are divided into two provinces – Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas.
How Casa Quest works
By simply clicking on your chosen island, you can search through a vast array of properties with descriptions, locations, photos and prices.
You can then build up your own portfolio of preferred properties, study them, narrow them down and decide which ones you really want to see before contacting the agent representing the property. This saves time for both you and the agent.
The site also provides local information about the Canary Islands, property and investment related articles, links to legal advice and information about mortgages and finance.
The Spanish Market
A recent article from www.tenerifecapitalbusiness.info (3 July 2007), points out that Spanish property market is still in good shape and hints at which of the two archipelagos is the best value for money.
Despite the recent market crash, it appears that the Spanish market is looking a lot healthier than most people had expected.
In Malaga province for example, property prices have not fallen as expected but in fact have risen by over 1.5% from €310,000 to €315,000. Similarly, in Seville prices increased by €20,000 in the last month, from €160,000 in June 07 to €180,000 in July 07.
In Alicante province average property prices have remained stable at around €250,000, the same as they were in May 2007. All in all, national average property prices in Spain remain static at €250,000.
Property Prices in the Canary Islands (Tenerife, Fuerteventura)
According to the latest Kyero.com Spanish House Price Index, property for sale in the Canary Islands is significantly cheaper than Balearic Islands.
On the Balearic Islands of Mallorca and Menorca the average property price is €402,000, whereas on the Canary Islands of Tenerife, Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria the average property price is just €230,333. Add this to year round sunshine and the possibility to rent at “tourist prices” all throughout the year and it seems obvious which one is the investor’s choice.
Here’s a few samples of what you find on the Casa Quest site…(www.casaquest.com)
Studio in Los Cristianos, Tenerife
Nice studio in Los Cristianos. There is a swimming pool on the complex.
Price: €55.000 EUR
1 Bed House in Caleta de Fuste, Fuerteventura
This charming 1 bed townhouse is within the popular complex of Costa Golf 133. This particular property is sold unfurnished but does come with a fully fitted kitchen.
Price: €99.750
Information websites
Casa Quest is first and foremost an information site. Although it works extensively with real estate agents, its is simply to provide up to date and reliable information about living and investing either on Tenerife, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura or Gran Canaria.
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Posted in Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Tenerife at 6:39 am by admin
You’ll find everything you need to know about buying or selling property in Lanzarote, Tenerife, Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria on the web.
One of the fastest and easiest ways to search for property for sale in the Canary Islands is to go online. There’s literally hundreds of real estate agent sites and independent portals that provide; property listings, local area information, and legal advice etc. Before you even contact the agent you can have done most of your research.
Freedom4sale is undoubtedly the number one website portal and free magazine when it comes to property investments in both Spain and the Canary Islands. They have over 10,000 estate agent properties
listed on their website and in the magazine from some of the best English-speaking estate agents on the mainland and throughout the archipelago.
The website is currently expanding and now includes new emerging markets beyond Spain and Europe.
Freedom4sale is a very user-friendly website that draws back visitors again and again. As well as property listings, the site also has popular features like the property forum (where you can discuss issues with other website members); a newsletter; local information; and property articles.
Local Area Information
Lanzarote
Located just 70 miles off the coast of Africa, Lanzarote is the most easterly of the Canary Islands. It’s the fourth largest Canary Island and has a perfect year round climate, a spectacular volcanic landscape and some amazing beaches. The average temperature is 24° in August and 17° in January.
Tenerife
Tenerife, known as the “Island of Eternal Springtime” has an incredibly diverse landscape. It’s home to Mount Teide – Spain’s highest mountain peak. Volcanic in origin, it’s a mixture of deserts, beaches, mountains, colourful flora, volcanoes, lush green forests and some spectacular rock formations.
Fuerteventura
Fuerteventura is the second largest of the Canary Islands and enjoys over three thousand hours of sunshine a year. It’s also home to some of the best beaches in Europe.
Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria is the largest of the Canary Islands and has comfortable year-round temperatures of between 18ºC in winter and 25ºC in the summer. This paradise island has some excellent beaches and some truly exquisite natural resources.
Article Extract – Emerging Markets
A recent article in the surinenglish newspaper (”A world of investment opportunity lies in Emerging Markets”) discusses how Emerging markets offer fantastic potential for long-term profits.
Bill Blevins, from Blevins Franks, points out that although once thought of as a risky investment option, emerging markets have become a viable investment provided you take the right approach.
Emerging Markets
These can be defined as low to middle nations, normally developing countries, who’s economies are growing rapidly, often faster that those of developed nations.
Today’s leading markets include; Brazil, Russia, India and China, known collectively in investment circles as “BRIC”. These markets are growing rapidly. According to a survey by The Economist, they now produce over 50% of the world’s GDP.
Investment Portfolios
In order to have a well-balanced profit portfolio, you should have “a mixture of equities, bonds, cash and property funds, spread over varying risk levels”.
Long Term Profit
Normally high returns come from high-risk investments. But if you allocate 5 – 10% of your portfolio to a thoroughly researched emerging market, in the long term (10-15 years) it can grow to “more than 50% of the value of your portfolio”. In some cases, it might even grow to 100% the value of your entire portfolio.
Freedom4sale Membership
Setting up a freedom4sale property account is one of the best ways to keep up to date with property movements in Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote and Gran Canaria. It’s also useful for anyone looking for information on investment options and new emerging markets.
Once your account is set up, you can keep track of your favourite properties, stay updated with the latest properties coming on to the market, receive all the latest property news and much much more. With freedom4sale, finding a property in Canary Islands has never been easier.
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Posted in El Hierro, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, La Gomera, La Palma, Lanzarote, Tenerife at 6:00 am by admin
Buying a property abroad is a big step and a major financial investment. If you’re considering investing on any of the Canary Islands, then you then you need to have an informed choice.
Canaryproperty.com is the number one property portal for the Canary Islands.
Covering Tenerife, Lanzarote, La Gomera, Fuerteventura, El Hierro and La Palma, it’s one of the Canary Island’s most comprehensive and informative property websites.
The Canary Islands:
Tenerife
Tenerife, known as the “Island of Eternal Springtime”, has a warm and gentle climate all year round. It’s clearly divided into a very dry southern part and a very humid and green north. The island has an incredibly diverse landscape and it home to Spain’s highest mountain peak – Mount Teide.
Property for sale Tenerife
Torviscas Alto, Tenerife
Large studio apartment located in Torviscas Alto, very close to all local amenities. The apartment offers separate sleeping area, kitchen and lounge.
Sale Price€89.250
Agent: Tate Properties
Fuerteventura
Fuerteventura has the best beaches in the whole of the archipelago. It has 157 in total. The island has become a major water sports destination as it has excellent wind and wave conditions along with warm waters all year round.
It’s not just for sports fans though. It’s suitable for everyone – families, kids, couples etc. The island is slowly but surely building up a large expat community of Northern European residents.
Property for sale FuerteventuraCosta de Antigua, Fuerteventura
1 bed Houses Villas
1 bedroom, 1 bathroom town house for sale in Costa de Antigua, a small resort just a few minutes from Caleta de Fuste.
Sale Price€95.000
Agent: Horizon Property GroupGran Canaria
Gran Canaria is a paradise island blessed with a perfect climate, excellent beaches and some truly wonderful natural resources.It’s situated between Tenerife and Fuerteventura, around 130 miles of the Morrocan coast. Gran Canaria is the largest of the Canary Islands, with Las Palmas (the capital) located in the north east of the island.Property for sale in Gran Canaria
Playa del Ingles, Gran Canaria
A modern, tasteful, well equipped new renovated bar in Playa Del Ingles. It can easily be used as any type of bar including bar snacks.
Sale Price€43.000Playa de Arinaga
Horizon is pleased to offer the lease of this typical Canarian bar/restaurant for sale in the pretty town of Playa de Arinaga.
Sale Price€57.000Lanzarote
Lanzarote is the fourth largest of the Canary Islands and is situated just 70 miles off the coast of Morocco. It has a spectacular reddish Mars-like landscape, a warm climate all year round and some excellent fine sandy beaches. Lanzarote has grown into a very popular tourist island with many top class luxury hotels, apartments and villas.
Property for sale in Lanzarote
Costa Teguise, Lanzarote
An exciting opportunity to buy into an established clothing Franchise, situated in the busy tourist resort of Costa Teguise.
Sale Price€45.000
Playa Blanca Urban land
210.000m2 land available for sale in Playa Blanca. To be sold in 10.000m2 lots at a price of 6 euros/m2.
Sale Price€60.000
La Palma
La Palma is one of the smaller Canary Islands and has a population of about 90,000 inhabitants. It has the highest rainfall of all the Canary Islands and a very mountainous terrain – in fact, it’s one of the world’s most mountainous Islands. The highest peak on La Palma is Roque de los Muchachos, which reaches up to a staggering 2,426 metres.
La Gomera
La Gomera is a nature lover’s paradise. It’s completely unspoilt, with lush green vegetation, thick forests, volcanic beaches, stunning natural parks, huge mountains and Mediterranean and subtropical ecosystems.
It’s the second smallest of the Canary Islands, just 375 km².
Unlike some of the other islands, La Gomera has managed to escape mass tourism and still completely untouched by commercialism.
El Hierro
El Hierro is the smallest of the Canary Islands. It’s just 287 square metres in total and located at the most southwest point of the archipelago. Half of the island is protected by the Natural Spaces Act.
This tiny island has a vastly diverse landscape with lush green vegetation, massive forests, spectacular lava formations, natural pools for swimming and many protected species.
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Posted in For Sale, Fuerteventura, Tenerife at 5:46 am by admin
Property for sale in the Canary Islands is in big demand, Tenerife and
Fuerteventura in particular. The fact that the
Canary Islands are the closest place to
Europe where you can get year-round sunshine is a major incentive for investors, who can rent out their
properties at peak season prices all throughout the year.
Tenerife and Fuerteventura are also idyllic places to live. With their high standard of living, expanding expat community and excellent infrastructure, they’re attracting more and more homebuyers every year.
Canary
Island overview The Canary Islands are located 70 miles off the northwestern coast of
Africa. They’re famous for their spectacular volcanic landscapes, non-stop sunshine and beautiful beaches. Also known as the “
Happy
Islands” the inhabitants enjoy a very high standard of living. All the islands are vastly different from the other. Each has it’s own unique character; from Fuerteventua’s desert-like landscape to La Palma’s lush green vegetation; and from Tenerife’s black volcanic sandy beaches to
Fuerteventura’s endless stretches of fine white sands.
TenerifeTenerife is the largest of the
Canary Islands. It’s a fantastically diverse island with volcanoes, deserts, lush green vegetation, volcanic beaches, and formidable rock formations. It has a perfect year-round climate. With minimum and maximum annual average air temperatures of about 24C in summer and 15C in winter, it’s often called “The Island of Eternal Springtime”. Most of the island’s sunshine can be found in the southern part of the island. You’ll find the highest temperatures in the coastal areas. Along with Los Gigantes, one of Tenerife’s most impressive features is the formidable
Mount
Teide –
Spain’s highest mountain peak. Nowhere on the island can you escape its ever-present gaze. It’s rises to a staggering 3.718 meters high and is often covered in snow. Along with an almost desert-like south,
Tenerife also has an extremely fertile lush green north, one of the island’s most distinctive characteristics. It’s almost like two different islands in one. Some of the main towns on the island include; Santa Cruz de Tenerife (capital); Los Cristianos; Los Gigantes; Las Americas; Costa Adeje; Callao Salvaje; Puerto del la Cruz; Palm Mar; La Caleta; El Medano; Costa Del Silencio; Las Abrigos; Las Galletas; and Playa San Juan.
Fuerteventura
Fuerteventura is where you’ll find the best beaches on the archipelago – miles and miles of untouched virgin beach with fine white sands and crystal clear warm blue waters. It’s a wind a wave surfer’s paradise with excellent conditions all year round. It’s the longest of the Canary Islands and gets over three thousand hours of sunshine a year. It hardly ever rains here. Fuerteventura is situated just 100 kms from the Western Sahara desert. Despite its barren desert-like landscape it still has a very well developed infrastructure. There’s plenty of bars, restaurants, hotels, holiday apartments, water parks, zoos etc. Some of the most popular sports here are wave surfing, windsurfing, Kitesurfing (more recently), big game fishing, snorkelling and scuba diving. Like the other Canary Islands, Fuerteventura has a perfect year round climate ranging from 17°C in January to 25°C in August. Compared to the likes of Gran Canaria or Tenerife, tourism is a relatively new concept on the island, but not for long… Investors have begun to see the fantastic potential of this paradise island and more and more homebuyers are choosing
Fuerteventura over the other islands for its stunning beaches and rapidly expanding infrastructure. New developments are being built all the time, particularly in Correlejo and Caleta de Fuste.
Buying property in the Canary IslandsBuying a new home in a foreign country is a big step – and a major financial commitment. Thankfully, on the Canary Islands, you’re surrounded by a large expat community and many English speaking real estate agents. There’s also a growing number of online property websites so advice and support is never far away. Before you take the plunge, here’s a few quick pointers…Firstly do the research, and then do some more! Until you know EXACTLY what you want.Set your budget (a realistic one) – work out ALL the upcoming expenses. Don’t waste time looking at properties out of your price range and when dealing with agents don’t let them show you anything you can’t afford. If possible, visit the location – go on a holiday there and get a feel for the place. If it’s a buy to let investment, ask around; find out how much people are paying in rent in the area. Finally, use the internet. It’s unquestionably the most useful resource when looking for property for sale in the Canary Islands.
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07.02.07
Posted in Fuerteventura, Real Estate Agents at 4:03 am by admin
Fuerteventura enjoys over three thousand hours of sunshine a year and has some of the best beaches in Europe. Properties here are still relatively cheap and provide excellent (year round) return on investment.
There are many quality new developments for sale at excellent prices. Buying property in Fuerteventura is fast becoming a much sought after, stable investment option.
Montaña Roja Estate Agents have a wide range of re-sale, new development and off plan property for sale all over the island. They sell apartments, penthouses, villas, bungalows, townhouses, country houses and fincas.
Background (Fuerteventura)
Located just 100 kms from Africa’s Western Sahara Desert, Fuerteventura is the second largest of the Canary Islands.
It’s home to some of the best beaches on the archipelago with miles of white sandy stretches and crystal clear warm waters; perfect for all kinds of water sports. It’s a diver’s paradise with excellent conditions in crystal clear warm blue waters – all year round.
Fuerteventura has a perfect year round warm climate similar to that found in Mexico and Florida. Temperatures range from 17°C in January to 25°C in August. It’s rarely too hot and never too cold.
Inland, you’ll find some excellent climbing and hiking routes. This surreal desert like landscape boasts some spectacular mountain scenery with some great opportunities outdoor sports fans.
Being the least developed of the Canary Islands, You can still find some fantastic bargains here. Property in Fuerteventura is considerably cheaper than on the other islands.
Main resorts (Corralejo and Caleta de Fuste)
Two of the most popular places to invest in Fuerteventura are Corralejo and Caleta de Fuste.
Corralejo
Once a small traditional Canarian fishing harbour, the town of Corralejo has expanded to become one of the island’s most popular resorts with a good infrastructure and full amenities for both holidaymakers and residents.
Although now a bustling tourist resort, Corralejo has managed to retain its authentic Canarian charm. The pretty town square is full of shops, restaurants and bars with original architecture and indigenous Canarian features.
Corralejo’s nightlife is fairly low-key, especially when compared with say Playa de Los Americas, on Tenerife. There is however, free entertainment most evenings in the main square – normally live music, Canarian dancing and flamenco.
Caleta de Fuste
Caleta de Fuste is one of Fuerteventura’s most up and coming resorts. Located on the east coast of the island, it’s a modern resort with shops, restaurants, cafes and bars.
This is a popular area for families with kids. The gently sloping beaches are safe and the waters are calm and shallow. Sports enthusiasts can also practice scuba diving, snorkelling and windsurfing in this protected bay.
Every year more and more visitors are coming to Caleta de Fuste to invest in property and also to live here. The area has an amazing quality of life, property prices are still low compared to the other islands and it has great rental potential – if you own a property here you can rent it out at “tourist prices” almost all year round.
Fuerteventura Property Investments
Given the massive variety of properties and a multitude of profit-making possibilities, buying property in Fuerteventura requires some thought. But between the numerous real estate agents and the many UK expats on the island you’ll never be short of advice.
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