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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08.01.07
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 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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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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04.08.07
Posted in Gran Canaria at 8:51 am by admin
Most good Estate Agents in Gran Canaria not only help you in your property search, they can also find you a great mortgage deal and Canary Homes Online are no exception. They can assist you with offers of up to 100% mortgages for residents and 80% for non residents should you require a Spanish mortgage. Your property for sale in Gran Canaria is closer than you think.
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