08.26.08
Posted in Canary Islands, For Sale, Spain at 9:11 am by admin
For most people buying, selling, letting and renting their property can be a nightmare as well as being a very expensive experience. Using a low cost fixed fee Estate Agency Network alleviates all of these fears and saves you thousands on what is usually a straightforward transaction. Bringing like minded people together on one site, keeping them in touch every step of the way and reducing their outlay is what dwood-property.com is all about. The brainchild of David Wood, a well respected Estate Agent fully conversant with all aspects of the property world, including throughout the Canary Islands and Cape Verde, it is the accumulation of the need for a good service for a fair price.
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01.02.08
Posted in Articles, Canary Islands, For Sale, Gran Canaria, Spain at 5:09 am by admin
Mentioned for the first time by Plato, Atlantis – “the legendary lost continent of antiquity” has haunted men’s minds for countless centuries”.
The Canary Islands, due to their dramatic volcanic structure, beautiful landscapes, idyllic climate and Atlantic Ocean position have been bestowed such grand names as “Atlantis”, “Hesperides Garden” and “the Elysian Fields” over the years.
Set adrift “beyond the pillars of Hercules”, just miles from the Sahara Desert, looking out towards the Caribbean, these Spanish Islands certainly do have a very romantic sounding location.
The Happy Islands
The Canaries are famous for their spectacularly diverse natural landscapes – some of the most impressive in Spain. The archipelago is home to everything from snow-capped mountain peaks and formidable cliffs to massive geological parks, Volcanoes, deserts and rainforests
Tenerife is home to Spain’s highest mountain peak – Mount Teide that stands at a staggering 3.718 metres and has a looming presence everywhere you go on the island.
The archipelago is made up of: La Palma, La Gomera, Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura and El Hierro.
Apart from their volcanic nature, the islands don’t have a lot in common. They’re all vastly different from each other.
Fuerteventura for example, is almost a desert whereas La Gomera is a lush green paradise. Lanzarote has a weird red Martian-like landscape, that’s been the setting for many sci-fi movies including Planet of the Apes.
The scenery changes dramatically in the Canaries. Driving on any individual island you’ll pass by an impressive variety of landscapes, climate, flora and fauna in no time. On Tenerife, you can drive from a desert-like south to a lush green north in just 40 minuetes.
Canarian Climate
Another title bestowed on these paradise islands is the “Islands of Eternal Springtime”. The Canaries have arguably the “best” climate the world – certainly the most pleasant.
Temperatures hover between a cosy 24ºC in summer and a refreshing 18ºC. in winter. It really does feel like perpetual springtime, never too hot or cold – just right.
The archipelago is located 4º north of the Tropic of Cancer and they’re so close to the African mainland that they have a very similar climate subtropical climate.
The Surrounding Atlantic Ocean stays warm throughout the year, so it’s perfect for watersports, sunbathing, and swimming in winter, summer, spring and autumn. The ocean currents help to maintain the luke-warm Ocean at its corresponding latitude.
With a warm and sunny climate all year long, the Canaries are Spain’s only true winter sun destination. They’ve become a haven for sun-starved northern Europeans who come here to escape the cold and bleak winter months.
Canarian History
The first inhabitants of the Canaries were a mysterious race know as the Guanches. They were described by early European visitors as incredibly beautiful – a muscular and tall white race, many of whose members had blonde hair.
Where they came from and how they managed to arrive on the Canaries is still a bit of a mystery but most agree that they came from the same stock as the Berbers from the Atlas Mountains in Northwest Africa.
When they arrived in the Canaries (by whatever means) they already had their animals (goats, sheep, pigs and dogs) with them along with wheat and barley.
Investing in Paradise – Monte Leon (Gran Canaria)
One of the most exclusive residential areas in Gran Canaria (and the Canaries) is Monte Leon.
Located high up in the hills, above the noise and the nightclubs, Monte Leon is a haven of peace and tranquillity set amidst some of the most spectacular natural landscapes in the archipelago. The views from here are simply divine.
The villas here are regarded as some of the most exclusive on the island – home to the likes of Leonard Bernstein, the famous composer and former German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt. Try the following link to see the latest Gran Canaria Villas for sale.
There are purposely less than 30 villas in Monte Leon. It was constructed this way in order to preserve its exclusivity. All properties have been carefully constructed so that they blend in and complement the surround landscape.
Monte Leon offers the best of both worlds – This secluded peaceful oasis up in the hills is just stone’s throw away from civilisation.
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08.22.07
Posted in For Sale, Fuerteventura, Real Estate Agents at 11:54 am by admin
Mirador de Lobos Golf, located in the north of Fuerteventura, is one of the most exclusive developments on the island. Set for completion in 2008, it has investors very excited about the potential returns it offers. Homebuyers too, see it as an area with excellent potential, not just to invest but to live.
It comes from Montaña Roja – the Canary Island’s leading real estate agent and property developer.
Investing in Fuerteventura
Located just 100 kms off the west coast of Africa, Fuerteventura is home to some of the best beaches in the whole of the Canary Islands, the whole of Europe in fact.
It has miles of untouched white sandy stretches with crystal clear warm blue waters, all year round. It’s a wind and wave surfer’s paradise – many international surfing events are held here.
Fuerteventura is the second largest of the Canary Islands and enjoys over three thousand hours of sunshine a year.
Despite Spain’s recent property scare, the market in the Canary Islands appears to have been unaffected.
Fuerteventura, one of the lesser developed islands, has only recently become a popular investment option and is now widely regarded as being an extremely safe choice, with almost guaranteed returns through property appreciation and buy-to-let investments.
The island has recently undergone significant beneficial growth with various top quality new development schemes already finished.
In order to cope with increasing numbers of tourists, investors and homebuyers, the authorities have greatly improved the infrastructure on the island. There are also now many cheap and available flights flying to and from Fuerteventura from most UK and Irish airports.
Mirador de Lobos
Apart from being surrounded by your own private golf course, in Mirador de Lobos, you’ll have your own semi-detached villa or bungalow with 3 spacious double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms a guest room, a spacious lounge/dining room and a separate kitchen with a choice of single storey or two storey layouts.
Outside, you’ll have your own private garden and above, you’ll have a fabulous roof terrace, with spectacular views – perfect for lounging in the balmy winter and summer sunshine.
Being of such high quality, Mirador de Lobos is one of the most sought after developments on the island. Its location, in the exclusive Parque Natural area of Corralejo, just makes it even more in demand.
Living in this area means enjoying a fantastic quality of live. Investing here invariably means making substantial long (and maybe short) term investments.
Montaña Roja function as both a real estate agent and a property developer. As they don’t use intermediaries, they can offer their clients much better value for money than other normal real estate agents. They have a vast array of properties on their books throughout the Canary Islands and Morocco.
Montaña Roja
Always at the forefront, Montaña Roja are closely involved with nearly every new property development scheme throughout Fuerteventura.
All their staff and multilingual, so can provide advice in most major European languages. Buying property with Montaña Roja is easy. The staff will make every possible effort to find a property that’s right for you and your budget.
Contact details
Montaña Roja
Gestión Inmobiliaria Montaña Roja. S.L.
C/. Nuestra Sra del Carmen, 40
35660 Corralejo
Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain
Sales Office New Developments
Phone: 00 34 928 537 301
Phone: 00 34 928 866 337
Fax: 00 34 928 867 614
Fax: 00 34 928 867 481
Email: info@Montañaroja.com
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08.01.07
Posted in For Sale, Gran Canaria, Real Estate Agents, Spain at 10:44 am by admin
Monte León is one of the most prestigious areas in Gran Canaria. You’ll find some of the most exquisite luxury properties for sale and rent in this idyllic part of the island. Located 400 metres above sea level, with superb views; it’s an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Cardenas Real Estate
Cardenas Real Estate has been up and running for over 25 years now and has established itself as one of the most reputable estate agents on the island. It was founded by Antonio García de Cárdenas and his wife Rolande Chagrin Chevènement.
Their core philosophy has always been simply to work hard to provide clients with all the honest advice they need when buying and selling in Gran Canaria. They use a strict “no hard sell” approach, which gives the client time to relax and enjoy the experience and ultimately decide for themselves.
Antonio García has now retired, leaving his daughter Carolina to continue the success of Cárdenas Real Estate. Yet, his passion for life and his love of Monte León’s landscape are as strong as ever. In a recent interview he commented:
“Monte León is an island within an island. Here, you can get away from the crowds and the stress of daily life and be more in touch with nature”…
”the natural beauty and wildlife are safeguarded and the area will never be overdeveloped as you see elsewhere on Gran Canaria”.
Properties for sale in Monte Leon
Here’s just a few examples of what Cardenas have to offer…
3 Bed Villa For Sale in Monte Léon
New villas.
3 Beds
1.092,13 m²Plot
667.800 €
Land For Sale in Monte Léon
Plot in high exclusive area
8.040 m² Plot
643.200 €
5 Bed Luxurious Villa For Sale in Monte Léon
With several apartments
5 Beds
12.390 m² Plot
3.000.000 €
Background (Monte Leon, Gran Canaria)
Monte León is located in the south of Gran Canaria. This luxurious residential area of is one of the most exclusive on the island.
These sumptuous villas (of which there are less than thirty) have been designed to blend in perfectly with the surrounding landscape.
Close by, there’s also some very attractive villas in the areas of La Atalaya de Monte León and Montaña Alta.
The clean mountain air and spectacular ocean views are all part of Monte León’s charm. Up here you’re completed isolated from the world below. It’s undoubtedly the most peaceful and private residential area in Gran Canaria. The only sounds you’ll hear is the sounds of birds singing. Looking up you often see exotic species of birds from the nearby of Palmitos Park, gliding above.
Many of the world’s rich and famous have bought villas or rent properties in Monte León. They come here to enjoy Gran Canaria’s year-round sunshine, away from the crowds.
Some familiar faces to the area include; Leonard Bernstein and former German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt.
Amenities
There’s a mini-market in the nearby village of Montaña la Data, just eight minuets walk away.
It’s less than 15 minuets by car to the supermarkets, shops, banks and all other basic services in the towns of El Tablero and San Fernando. The airport is just a 45 minuets drive away.
Maspalomas, One of Gran Canaria’s most famous beaches, is just 15 minuets away. Here you’ll find everything – shopping centres, restaurants, medical facilities, car hire services, golf courses, casinos and much much more…
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07.23.07
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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06.21.07
Posted in For Sale, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Tenerife at 7:17 am by admin
Instead of visiting Estate Agent websites individually, why not log on to www.canaryproperty.com together with its blog www.canarypropertyforsale.com and let them do the hard work for you. Searching for property in the Canary Islands has never been easier. With plenty of property for sale in Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, El Hierro, La Gomera and La Palma, your property search in the Canary Islands just couldn´t be more simpler using the most up to date property search facilities.
To advertise on Canary Property contact Gary on info@canaryproperty.com
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06.15.07
Posted in For Sale, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Tenerife at 12:09 pm by admin
By doing your research and using qualified professionals you can make your property purchase an interesting and enjoyable experience. There’s a wealth of information on the internet.
Casa Quest is where you’ll find the largest and most varied selection of property for sale Tenerife, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria. It’s literally a one-stop-shop for all your Canarian property needs. This unique website displays thousands of properties from some the most well establshed real estate agents on the archipelago.
Buyer’s Guide (Canary Islands)
Before you invest in any property it’s a good idea to thourouoghly research the area, think hard about exactly what kind of property you want (or need) and then visit the location.
Also, make sure your chosen real estate agent belongs to the Confederation Europeene de L’immobilier (G.I.P.E.) or to the Colegio de Agentes de la Propiedad Inmobiliaria (A.P.I.). This implies that they are independent and licensed.
In Spain, the real estate agent offers a comprehensive service that includes: obtaining identification numbers; arranging legal advice; obtaining non residence certs; along with mortgages and financing etc. They normally provide after sales support too.
The research stage
Firstly, pick one of the Canary Islands. Do your research – they’re all vastly different! Are you looking for a home or an investment? Find out about the state of the market as well as facilities, weather, transport, schooling, etc.
Think realistically about the type of property you can afford. Look at a variety of different properties within your price range. This’ll give you a broader knowledge of current market values.
Once you’ve drawn up your shortlist of properties you should take a couple of weeks off and spend it in your chosen location. Contact the agent before hand so they can arrange a viewing schedule.
The purchase stage
This is where you make an offer subject to contract. The solicitor will help draw up the purchase contract and a deposit will be paid.
Once the offer has been accepted, the solicitor will prepare the ‘Title Deeds’ (Escritura in Spanish).
This will need to be signed in front of a Spanish “Notary” – which is someone who works as both a lawyer and a public official. He/she will make sure that the conveyance deed is drawn up correctly and will witness the signing. The notary also collects the fees and taxes.
Once the balance of the purchase price has been paid and witnessed by the notary, the sale is complete.
After completion
After the sale the notary should arrange for the details of the title deeds to be sent to the local land registry for official registration.
Online support
One of the best websites to use is Casa Quest (www.casaquest.com). They offer an unbiased view of the whole buying and selling process. It’s an information site aimed at giving you the most honest and up to date information regarding property for sale in the Canary Islands.
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Posted in For Sale, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote at 11:36 am by admin
Freedom4sale is the number one property magazine and web site portal for Spain and the Canary Islands.
About the team
They’re not actually a real estate agent. They’re an independent property company that work with some of the most well established English-speaking estate agents on mainland Spain, Lanzarote, Tenerife, Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria. They’ve recently branched out and now include other up-and-coming property investment areas which are displayed in the magazine and on the website.
The Canary Islands
The Canary Islands are located in the Atlantic Ocean off the southwest coast of Spain, northwest of Morocco.
They’re named after the large dogs (Canes) that were initially found living on them. Also known as the “Happy Islands”, they have a perfect year round climate and some of the most amazing beaches in Europe.
The Canaries were divided into two provinces in 1927. The province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife includes the islands of Tenerife, La Palma, Gomera, and Hierro. The capital is also called Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Las Palmas province includes Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, and Fuerteventura. Its capital is Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Lanzarote
Located just 70 miles off the coast of Africa, Lanzarote is the most easterly of the Canary Islands. It’s the fourth largest island at 37 miles long and 12 miles wide.
Lanzarote has a spectacular yet surreal lunar-like landscape. They shot the “Planet of the Apes” here. The island has deal wind conditions for yachting, windsurfing and kite surfing. It’s also perfect for parasailing, scuba diving and wave surfing.
Tenerife
Tenerife has a very diverse volcanic landscape and is known as one of the last paradise islands in Europe.
Apart from being home to Spain’s highest peak (Mount Teide) Tenerife boasts deserts, lush green forests volcanic beaches, sandy beaches, and a wide range of exotic fauna and flora. It’s the largest of the Canary Islands.
Fuerteventura
Fuerteventura is the second largest of the Canary Islands and gets over three thousand hours of sunshine a year. It’s located just 100 kms from Africa’s Western Sahara Desert.
Out of all the Canary Islands, Fuerteventura undoubtedly has the best beaches – miles of white sandy stretches with crystal clear warm waters; perfect for all kinds of water sports (all year round). It’s a wind and wave surfer’s paradise.
Gran Canaria
With miles and miles of spectacular beaches and some truly exquisite natural resources, Gran Canaria is an absolute paradise.
Described as a “miniature continent”, it has an incredibly diverse landscape, with a vast range of natural beauty all within its small geographic size.
Freedom4sale Online Account
If you’re looking for a property for sale in the Canary Islands (Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote or Gran Canaria) you should set up your own freedom4sale property account. With this you’ll be able to keep track of the properties you are most interested in, stay updated with the latest properties coming on to the market and much more.
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