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free / gratis Canary Island property magazine June to August 2008 Playa Flamingo, Playa Blanca - Front line Rare opportunity to purchase a 2 bedroom bungalow directly in front of the beach, price 345,000 euros. Amazing sea views on one of the most popular tourist complexes in Playa Blanca, with all amenities including, pools, tennis courts, bars & shops all within a minutes walk. Also available a 1 bedroom apartment from 210,000 euros with forward holiday bookings. For more information call Tel 928 845944 or email info@freedom4sale.com Bargain properties Buy low sell high, now is the time. Two real life buyer case studies Issue 45 Follow two separate families buying houses in Fuerteventura and Lanzarote. Property News Roundup All the latest Canary Island information. visit free magazine PLEASE TAKE ONE Canary Island property portal UGA LANZAROTE RESIDENCIAL SHOW HOUSE NOW OPEN CALL TO VIEW BY APPOINTMENT 928 849 527 This exclusive development,Residencial La Geria, is located in this uniquely beautiful rural setting of Uga. It offers panoramic views of two of the islands most outstanding features, the Timanfaya National Park and the wine producing region of La Geria. Situated within a short walk of the village centre there are plenty of local amenities including restaurants, schools, creche, convenience store etc.. In addition to this, Uga offers quick and easy access to the airport, Puerto Del Carmen and Playa Blanca making it the perfect location for the way of life you desire. These large family homes are built in a contemporary design with high specification offering a spacious, stylish form perfect for modern day living. The ground floor consists of an entrance hallway, a large open plan living/dining room, separate kitchen, utility room, a bedroom and bathroom. The first floor has a private terrace, a master bedroom complete with en-suite and walk in wardrobe, a second bedroom and a bathroom. Each house has its own driveway, large garden areas and sun terracing. The spacious plots allow for the option of a private swimming pool. SUMMER SPECIAL OFFERS FROM 295,000 EUROS Seabreeze Properties C/Bernegal No4 Pto del Carmen Lanzarote 35510 t: (0034) 928 849 527 www.seabreezelanzarote.com info@seabreezelanzarote.com Issue 45 • June to August 2008 Foreword Contents: Hello and welcome, to this the 45th cosecutive edition of Freedom4Sale magazine, the most successful and longest running specialist property publication in the Canary Islands. Property News You know, the current situation with the property market reminds me of a joke we used to play at work a few years ago. If you want to try it, heres´ how it goes; you get together with a few friends and agree on who to target, then when they turn up for work, walk up to them and say “Hey, are you alright, you look really pale!” Then over the course of the next couple of hours, each person involved does the same and then a strange thing happens. The target of this juvenile (but still highly amusing none-the-less!) prank, will invariably begin to agree that they don´t in fact feel 100 percent and may even end up by going home early on the grounds of feeling unwell! What this little game proves is that we are all susceptible to suggestion, especially when it is negative suggestion; so as a result of recent scaremongering in the press we have all seen a marked change in people buying homes throughout the Canary Islands over the past few weeks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 - 5 This issues Canary Island property news round up Lanzarote section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 to 24 Property price guide on pages 6, 12, 18 and 20 in price order. Estate agents in all areas of Lanzarote Agent Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 and 9 Estate Agent focus on Tara Real Estate. Buyer case study . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 and 17 Eddie and Yvonne Applebee buy in Playa Blanca with Hipoclub. Fuerteventura section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Property price guide on pages 26 and 30 in price order. Estate agents in all areas of Fuerteventura Interestingly however the desire to look for property is clearly still there as we are receiving the same number of visits to our website Freedom4sale.com but it appears to some degree at least that people have been told they are looking unwell and have chosen to believe it! In order to aid your rapid recovery from this phantom illness therefore we have put together a special feature on pages 36 and 37 which should prove to be all the medicine you need! Buyer case study . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 and 33 Barry Lister and Debbie Boaben buy in Calete de Fuste with Carmen Villazan. Bargain Properties . . . . . . . . . . . .36 and 37 He who dares wins, now is the time to buy low and sell high. We also have two fabulous real life case studies on pages 16 and 32 which look at the lives of two different families who have made the move to live in the Canaries. Tenerife section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Property price guide on page 40 displayed in price order. We also have a new feature this issue which is an Agent Focus, allowing you to get up close an personal with Real Estate Agents to find out what makes them tick. You can find these features on pages 8 and 39. Estate agents adverts in all areas of Tenerife So….if like many of our regular readers you have been looking to buy for some time but have not yet made the move, now really is the time as the mixture of the incredible deals on offer combined with the permanently fabulous weather really is the ideal tonic! Estate Agent focus on The Property Gallery Agent Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Gran Canaria section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Property price guide on page 42. Properties are displayed in price order. Please enjoy the magazine, enjoy the website and enjoy grabbing hold of a fabulous deal. Happy Hunting The Freedom Team Estate agents adverts in all areas of Gran Canaria Published by Freedom Media sl Calle Las Notas 15, Teguise, 35530, Lanzarote, Canary Islands. Tel: 0034 928 845 944 Fax: 0034 928 845 936 Sales: Lynne Robinson - 00 34 928 845 944 or 617 225 369 e-mail: lynne@freedom4sale.com Design/Production: Paul Sully - 00 34 928 593 050, e-mail: paul@freedom4sale.com Buying Advice Line: Charged at local UK rate 0871 990 3450 Printed: Imprenta El Tablero S.L.U., Gran Canaria +34 928 143390 Freedom media sl can take no responsibilty for any damage or loss which may be caused as a result of material published herewith. Free buyer advice line:- call 0871 990 3450 (UK) or 0034 928 845 944 (world wide) Freedom4Sale 3 freedom4sale Property News in brief Beat the exchange rate difference Swap Shop If you are an investor with cash waiting to find a home this is the ideal time for you and Fuerteventura is the ideal place according to Veronique Van Essche from Fuerteventura Residences “Fuerteventura is still a fabulous investment opportunity, it has prices lower than mainland Spain, a stunning all year round climate and we also have the greatest investment potential of the Canary Islands being the last major Island to be commercially developed” OK hands up if you remember Noel Edmunds Swap Shop on Saturday mornings! Well clearly there is somebody in Fuerteventura that remembers as according to Ian Buntin from Tecno Service Estate Agents in Caleta De Fuste, a client has asked them if they can swap his property. She continues “We are aware that there are many potential investors in the UK that are currently being put off because of the exchange rate between Sterling and the Euro. This current slow down in sales and the hardening financial climate has led to some vendors being very motivated to secure sales on their property” “As a result we have discussed various options with vendors who have indicated that they require a fast sale. We can therefore offer serious investors some incredible deals at the moment as we can in some cases structure a deal whereby we can calculate the sales price today in Sterling, based upon the previously much higher exchange rates that were enjoyed by UK buyers a few months ago and we can therefore more than make up for any differences and in fact in some cases even improve on them” Veronique is keen to stress that this offer is only available on selected property but that anybody in a position to take advantage of these offers is going to make a fabulous investment today and see tremendous benefits in only a couple of years. For further information contact Veronique at Fuerteventura Residences on (00 34) 928 16 00 04 Great Time for Euro Investors adjustments in their Euro sales price as they now don’t need as many Euros to end up with the same amount of Sterling. Bucking the trend of the sceptics about the current market conditions ‘now’ is actually a fabulous time for investors according to John Killeen from Lanzarote Investments. “We deal with a lot of clients who have their money in Euros, such as buyers from Ireland and other European countries, so when we match them with a vendor who is selling his property and taking his money back to the UK in Sterling they can get a great deal” The reason for this is that sellers who want their money back in Sterling are now prepared to make As John explains “We are actually selling the same amount of property as a year ago but we are now starting to sell bigger more expensive properties that were not moving last year. The reason behind this is Sterling vendors being able to reduce the prices by 10-15 percent and still gain the same Sterling return whilst making a huge reduction in the Euro sale amount” He has only just finished building a beautiful villa in the ever popular village of Triquiviate but the family no longer plan to use the large house as they originally intended so they only need something much smaller. So if you own a property in Fuerteventura and would ideally like to move up to something bigger and better, this could be the perfect way to do it. I should point however that this will not be a straight swap but a part exchange. The large detached house has been built on a plot of 2600m2 and consists of 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms along with a kitchen, lounge and dining room. The owner recently received a bank valuation for the property of 522,900 Euros but is prepared to look at a part exchange deal with an effective sales price of around 15 percent less than the valuation figure. Also with the current issues of banks not being keen to supply new mortgages, this has the added bonus of already having a mortgage in place on the property. The bank has indicated that they would be happy to pass this existing mortgage over to a new owner although obviously the owner would still need to satisfy the bank of their credit status. For further information contact Ian Buntin at Tecno Service Estate Agents on (00 34) 928 176 603 He continues “I think what is happening now is fabulous for the market, it’s just a correction and nothing else. For far too long many people were asking simply ridiculous prices for their property so consequently they never sold, they were never worth it; now however if vendors really want to sell they know they have to be realistic with the asking price” For further information contact John Killeen at Lanzarote Investments on (00 34) 928 516 238 Unique Opportinity! If you have ever wanted to play the part of the property developer and gain the associated benefits without having to do all the hard work and take the risk, this could be just the thing for you. become available. This means that if you are quick, you can step in and take over the position of effectively being the developer and only paying the cost price for your new lux- Freedom for Sale 4 Some time ago 12 individuals got together and bought some land on the beautiful Salobre Golf Resort in Gran canaria, home of the new 5 Star Sheraton Hotel. Their plan was to build 12 stunning, luxurious and exclusive villas so that they would have one each, to either live in or sell at completion. ury villa in Grana Canaria. Each partner invested an initial cash sum of 110,000 Euros with the balance of 410,000 Euros being covered upon completion by way of either mortgage or cash. Now however one of the partners places has put each finished luxury villa at between 650,000- Clearly if the build costs work out less than forecast the property will cost you less and whilst you will need to wait for the villas to be completed later this year to define the final market valuation, estimates 700,000 Euros. If you would like to learn more about this exciting opportunity, contact Alex at Dream Homes on (0034) 928 141 202 www.freedom4sale.com - find over 10,000 properties for sale in The Canary Islands Spanish government debt to Brits EXPOSED: THE SPANISH GOVERNMENT’S £37.5 MILLION I.O.U TO BRITS • Illegal tax bills contravened European Community Treaty • Tax trap means thousands are owed money, plus up to 4years of interest • Does this affect you? To find out more visit www.spanishtaxreclaim.co.uk to find out more or call the Spanish Tax Reclaim Helpline on 0845 680 3849. Thousands of Britons who have sold a property in Spain between January 2004 and December 2006 could be owed a 20% tax rebate to the tune of £37.5 million - £8,000 each, plus interest - as a result of a Spanish Government Capital Gains Tax (CGT) scam. British non residents who sold their Spanish properties during this period paid a Spanish Non Residents’ Income Tax rate of 35% on any capital gains, compared to a rate of 15% paid by Spanish nationals. This 20% overpayment not only totals a profit somewhere in the region of £37.5 million, but also contravenes European Community Treaty rules on discrimination and therefore was illegally charged by the Spanish Government. tax rate, which saw non residents scammed into paying inflated CGT bills by as much as 20%. This tax trap is thought to have affected hundreds of thousands of people across Europe and in the UK. Placing an actual figure on the amount of people affected by this is very difficult, as the Spanish Government understandably does not want to disclose this information. However, a conservative estimate is in the region of 4,500 British people, plus thousands more residents in other European countries, each paying an average of £14,000 each in capital gains, having sold property in Spain over the 4 year period. People who sold property prior to January 2004 have already missed out, as claims can only be made dating back over a four year period, meaning millions more have become victim to this tax trap. “A change in the law at the start of 2007, which saw the standard Capital Gains Tax for non residents being brought in line – a reduction from 35% to 15% , passed by largely unnoticed. As a result, thousands of people who had previously sold property in Spain are entitled to a 20% rebate, thought to average at £8,000 each. Due to stringent legal restrictions people who bought in 2003 have already missed out, as claimants must register within 4 years, but thousands of Brits can still join forces and fight to get the Spanish tax authorities to pay back the money owed.” Commenting on the issue, Spanish Lawyer Emilio Alvarez said: “Anyone who has sold a Spanish property between January 2003 and December 2006 will have been victim to this inflated capital gains For more information, and details of how to register your interest, visit : www.spanishtaxreclaim.co.uk or call the helpline on 0845 680 3849 or email: info@spanishtaxreclaim.co.uk Ideal Homes & an Ideal Solution The current financial crisis within the global banking industry or “credit squeeze” as it is commonly referred to is having a knock on effect on property sales worldwide. Many would be buyers are now finding that they cannot buy the property they want as the banks have changed their lending requirements so greatly that they simply cannot secure a mortgage. In fact it appears to some extent that the old tongue in cheek adage about banks and their lending habits that “Banks will only lend you the money if you can prove that you don’t need to borrow it in the first place!” is almost a reality. However an enterprising real estate company from Gran Canaria is offering their clients and vendors a superb solution that in some cases is working out well for both parties. When they find themselves in a position where they have a client wanting to buy a particular property, but the client simply cannot secure a mortgage with a bank due to the current turmoil, the buyer and seller are offered a rent to buy option. This comprises of a properly notarised 5 year agreement in which the buyer agrees to rent the property for up to five years with a good proportion of the rent being eventually deducted from the cost of the property when the sale can eventually go through due to the banks easing their restrictions. Whilst not suitable for everyone this could be just the thing for many people. For further details contact Keith Hill at Ideal Home-Canarias on (00 34) 928 15 07 67 Friends in high places! OK here is a little brain teaser for you! What is the connection between the late Pope John Paul II, a new property owner on Amarilla Golf in Tenerife and Martin Hofman from Property Alliance in Tenerife? Give in? Well it’s Poland! The late Pope whose real name was Karol Wojtyla was Polish, Martin who is actually Swedish was taught to speak Polish by his Polish mother and one of Martins clients who is just taking ownership of his new house right alongside the beautiful Amarilla Golf Course is also Polish. But how does that involve the Pope I hear you scream? Well, it just so happens that the buyer in question is also a film producer (no it’s not Roman Polanski!) who was producing a film about the life of the former Pope, with Jon Paul II being played by veteran Hollywood actor Jon Voight. Martin who is never one to miss a good party was actually invited to the world premier of the movie which is a great honour in itself but this was no ordinary world premier. This premier was screened inside the Vatican in the presence of the new Pope! Whilst Martin is not aware of any plans by the current Pope to buy property in Tenerife he is happy to report that visitors from Poland to the Island are steadily increasing with five direct flights per week now coming in with many of these visitors turning into Tenerife home owners. Martin can be contacted at Property Alliance on (00 34) 922 777 747 For more info call 0871 990 3450 (UK) or 0034 928 845 944 (anywhere) Freedom for Sale 5 • Lanzarote section • Lanzarote section • Lanzarote section • Lanzarote section • Lanzarote section • Lanzarote section • Lanzarote section • Lanzarote property price guide 1 1 39,000 euros Area: Area: Area: Area: Costa Teguise La Asomada Puerto del Carmen Puerto del Carmen Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Estupendo Web ref.: 58658 Tara Lanzarote Investments 1 45,000 euros 1 40 Estate Agent: Location, Location Spain 1 1 48512 83,000 euros 1 50 Estate Agent: 1 1 1 121,000 38530 Tara 75,000 euros Web ref.: 68901 1 1 1 55 1 25 Area: Area: Costa Teguise Puerto del Carmen Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Seabreeze Web ref.: 22829 84,000 euros Location Web ref.: 59590 1 45 1 1 1 46 89,000 euros Cactus Consulting Web ref.: 43341 1 1 1 38 Area: Area: Costa Teguise Playa Blanca Puerto del Carmen Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Estate Agent: La Agencia Web ref.: 47559 1 1 Tara 99,000 euros Web ref.: Lanzarote Investments 68900 1 1 1 50 1 45 120,000 euros Web ref.: 64413 1 1 54 Area: Area: Area: Area: Puerto del Carmen Costa Teguise Playa Blanca Puerto del Carmen Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Estate Agent: RH Lanzarote euros Web ref.: 54440 1 1 1 Area: 124,000 La Agencia euros Web ref.: 46861 2 1 Freedom Properties 125,000 euros Web ref.: 28707 1 64 2 1 2 67 Inversiones Timanfaya 129,950 euros Web ref.: 41467 1 1 1 42 Area: Area: Area: Puerto del Carmen Costa Teguise Puerto del Carmen Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Lanzarote Investments Inversiones Timanfaya Costa Teguise 149,000 euros Web ref.: 67959 2 1 1 70 149,950 euros Web ref.: 54401 2 2 83 Area: Area: 155,000 96,000 euros Web ref.: 1 1 1 45 Area: Costa Teguise 94,000 euros 65,000 euros Puerto del Carmen 1 1 Area: Cactus Consulting Web ref.: 30110 68902 Area: Los Cocoteros Web ref.: Web ref.: 1 1 Area: 75,000 euros 1 1 1 1 150,000 Cactus Consulting euros Web ref.: 43489 2 1 Area: Puerto del Carmen Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Playa Blanca Properties Tara Featured on A Place in the Sun & in The Financial Times 2 90 Puerto del Carmen Playa Blanca 158,000 euros Web ref.: 53968 2 1 Area: Playa Blanca Cactus Consulting euros Web ref.: 34170 1 Lanzarote Investments 152,000 euros Web ref.: 64411 190,000 euros Web ref.: 68895 Seabreeze 196,000 euros Web ref.: 37452 C/ Varadero No.4, 35580 Playa Blanca. Tel: Spain (0034) 928 519 383 (0034) 620 803 510 Fax: Spain (0034) 928 519 383 Tel UK: 020 8133 7267 www.optimaestate.com info@optimaestate.com Ref. 226 PLAYA BLANCA Ref. 302 PLAYA BLANCA Ref. 303 MACHER Ref. 415 PLAYA BLANCA Lovely, semi-detached duplex situated in the popular ‘Alegranza’ complex. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open-plan living/dining, separate fitted kitchen, utility room, spacious walled gardens and terraces with private pool. Private parking. Alegranza also has various communal pools. Priced for quick sale. Fabulous new contemporary style villas in central location of Playa Blanca. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, open-plan living-dining area with high ceilings, fitted kitchen and utility area. Located on large plots with private heated pools, spacious terraces and established gardens, these air-conditioned villas come fully furnished and equipped. Detached newly built villa situated on a large plot in an elevated position with rural surroundings and close to the village of Macher. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, dining room, separate kitchen and utility room. There is also a garage that could be converted into an extra bedroom. Private pool on south-facing terrace with sea-vews. Totally unique detached villa, located in the ultra exclusive Montana Alta area of Playa Blanca. 4 bedrooms (all en-suite) and the main living areas open plan, the extensive use of glass maximises the visual impact of the surroundings. There is an 11m infinity pool and extensive patio areas for truly outside/inside living. The large double garage could be converted to further living space. Prices 210,000 € Price 360,000 € Price 530.000 € Price 895.000 € Ref. 431 LAS BREÑAS Ref. 437 PLAYA BLANCA Ref. 440 PLAYA BLANCA Ref. 516 MACIOT Fabulous villa with wonderful sea views. 8,500m2 of land, planted with typical Canarian flora and a built area of 250m2. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en-suite), large living room with vaulted wooden ceiling, dining room and fully fitted kitchen. Private interior patio. Spacious terraces surround the 10m x 8m solar heated pool. Summer house and a BBQ. Spacious driveway and garage. Fully furnished luxury villa situated on a large corner plot. Ideal as a large family home but could also be an excellent opportunity for holiday letting. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms 2 ensuite, spacious open-plan living area leading out onto the pool terrace and a fitted kitchen with utility area. Heated 8m x 4m pool surrounded by extensive terraces and gardens. Built in BBQ and ample private parking on the private driveway. Delightful modern semi-detached villa situated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, close to the Flamngo Beach and the town centre. A 7m x 4m solar heated pool is set in a spacious southfacing sun terrace, from where there are sea and mountain views. This property is being sold fully furnished. The villa is built all on one level and is wheelchair friendly. Unique, country property consisting of various refurbished cottages - 5 beds, 5 baths, 3 kitchens/living areas and various terraces. Ideal for someone searching for seclusion and tranquility or as a centre for meditation, yoga or as an artist’s retreat. Situated in an elevated position in a rural setting on a 1,600 m2 plot, this furnished property offers fabulous sea views. Price 975.000 € Price 425.000 € Price 495,000 € Price 395,000 € Interest only mortgages available for first 2 years Freedom4Sale 6 • We offer villa maintenance and interior decoration services Visit - www.freedom4sale.com PDC 333 BLC 1045 Over 30 years ago Lanzarote was being "discovered" as an ideal holiday resort and a perfect place for a holiday home. Europeans started looking at Lanzarote for a winter PUERTO DEL CARMEN Attractive 1 bedroom apartments for sale in the old town of Puerto Del Carmen. Completely refurbished , with excellent sea / mountain views. PRICED From 118,000 euros. PDC 1035 residence or retirement home due to its year round sunshine. By this time Tara was already established in Puerto Del Carmen, the TIAS 3 bedroom corner apartment with a large terrace on a popular complex in Playa Blanca 149,000 euros. MGD23 village where the tourist boom really started. Today Tara's main office enjoys a strategically located place in the centre of the Old Town of Puerto del Carmen. 16 years ago we opened PUERTO DEL CARMEN Completely refurbished 2 bedrooms and 1 bedroom apartments on a beautiful complex located only 300m from the beach road. All apartments have a pool view with either a balcony or terrace. They comprise of a fully fitted kitchen, brand new bathroom one or two bedrooms with fitted wardrobes and a large and airy lounge/ diner. A lovely small complex for a home in the sun! Prices start at 145,000 euros for 1 bedroom and 190,000 euros for 2 bedrooms PDC 1051 another office in Playa Blanca in the south of the island. The management and direction of Tara has always been in the hands of the same person, the one who started the MATAGORDA A beautifully maintained 2 bedroom bungalow situated in quiet cul-de-sac, only a few minutes walk from the beach of Matagorda. 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, one of which is en-suite, plus an additional guest toilet. Open plan lounge/diner and fully fitted kitchen. The lounge leads out onto an enclosed conservatory complete with aluminium doors, which overlooks the swimming pool. Easy to manage, low maintenance gardens, sea views and private parking for one completes this quaint home. This would make a great holiday home or permanent residence. 315,000 euros. CAL 1048 operations so long ago. This is your additional guarantee of the stability, smooth running and staying power of Tara. With so many years experience in the PUERTO DEL CARMEN Centrally located 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom town house. The bedrooms and bathroom are downstairs and the open plan kitchen / diner are upstairs. There is a terrace off the lounge with wonderful sea views. 230,000 euros. development of the real estate market in Lanzarote, Tara has the knowledge, expertise and excellence you will not find anywhere else on this island. PDC 1054 PUERTO CALERO Fabulous 2 or 3 bedroomed duplexes built to high standard and located in a quiet part of Puerto Calero. All homes are air conditioned, with fully fitted kitchen, and wood effect double glazing. There are good size balconies or terraces and a very large communal pool. Each home comes with a private parking space and a 4m2 storage area PRICED From 250,000 euros. BLC 1039 We are always adding marketable properties to our database resulting in an extensive portfolio where prospective clients are sure to find exactly what they are looking for. * PUERTO DEL CARMEN Immaculate 3 bedroomed, 2 bathroomed villa located in a quiet street in Los Mojones. Large open plan lounge/diner, a separate fully fitted kitchen/diner with laundry room. 3 double bedrooms, a good sized family bathroom and an en-suite to the master bedroom. Private swimming pool, Jacuzzi, low maintenance gardens and views to Fuerteventura. Currently used for holiday rentals generating a healthy income, Sold with the option of a guaranteed rental contract for 12 month. 500,000 euros. *We guarantee professional and personal assistance to all customers.* PLAYA BLANCA Detached villa with private pool on a 500m2 raised plot. The villa has 2 bedrooms , 2 bathrooms, kitchen, lounge and large terraces 245,000 euros. Agent Focus COMPANY PROFILE Agency Name: Tara Owners Name: Josephine Lambert de Pavon Number Of Years Trading: Almost 30 Office Locations: Puerto del Carmen & Playa Blanca Telephone Numbers: +34 928 514094 or +34 928 518075 Email Address: tara@realestatelanzarote.com Website Address: www.realestatelanzarote.com Tara, Lanzarote After nearly 30 years in business, I think it´s fair to say that you could be considered a corner stone in your chosen profession, but when you are talking about being an Irish Real Estate Agent in Lanzarote then maybe a more appropriate description would be ´A Founding Father´ However, in this Agent Focus we are looking at an extraordinary company called Tara, which was founded almost 30 years ago by Josephine Lambert de Pavon, an amazing lady who it must be said has helped to shape the face of property sales in Lanzarote for approaching three decades, making her perhaps a Matriarch of the Lanzarote property scene as Founding Mother simply doesn´t sound right. Those of us who have only been around the Canary Islands for a few years (7 in my case) can only wonder at what it must have been like opening a Real Estate Office in those days; back home people were disco dancing to the Bee Gees, the Eighties were still a distant promise and most people had never even heard of Lanzarote. As Josephine explains “Things were very different then in many ways, for example, when it came to setting up as a Real Estate Agent and opening an office it was a very serious business. Today anyone can simply rent an office, put out a sign, and say they are Real Estate Agents; back then we were very strictly regulated” “For example we needed to have a qualified and titled Spanish Lawyer as part of the firm and that was just one of the requirements. The Spanish authorities at the time took the whole business of foreigners buying property very seriously and frankly so did the Real Estate Agents and the prospective purchasers” “To be perfectly honest that is one of the greatest changes that I have witnessed over my time here and I don´t think it´s a change for the better. I know there are other good responsible agents out there but over the years, especially after the regulation of Real Estate Companies Freedom4Sale 8 was relaxed, I have seen so many companies come and go” “Many people in the past have thought that it was a quick and easy way to make money and I guess in the really good times some of them did, but sadly they often made their money at the expense of the poor clients who wanted nothing more than a dream home in the sun, but ended up with a nightmare” “I have to say however that the attitude of prospective purchasers has also changed dramatically over the years and many of those that have found themselves with problems need look no further than the mirror to find the culprit!” “People coming out to buy property in the early days took the whole process very seriously, they sought advice from proper, registered, qualified professionals and then heeded that advice and as a consequence very few transactions ever had serious problems” “Today however, everybody is an expert and the vast majority of these experts can be found most days propping up the bar in one of the locals frequented by tourists. With no training, no qualifications and very little if any relevant experience, they seem to feel they are doing the world a favour by sharing their (usually very flawed!) opinions with those most in need of proper professional advice” “Yet, amazingly, we still see on a regular basis that people actually listen to these bar room experts "BAR FLIES!" instead of a qualified professional. The fallout however hurts all of us professionals as when things go wrong for these people, it is the industry as a whole that receives the blame not the ill informed gossip or the foolhardy purchaser” Then suddenly in mid sentence Josephine starts laughing; an infectious laugh which soon catches hold of everyone in the office. “I´m sorry” She chortles “It´s just that I was imagining somebody reading what I´ve been saying and it must sound like I´m having a terrible rant about everybody and everything and harking on about Visit - www.freedom4sale.com the ´Good old days´ and how things were better back then” With her laughter now under control but a huge grin on her face, she continues “It´s not a rant and wishing it was 30 years ago at all, it´s just that I have always been passionate about this business and still am all these years later and I get frustrated sometimes when I think about how things have changed; but I suppose that progress is often a double edged sword” “Years ago there were less than a handful of us; we were all regulated and did things by the book. But of course back then, in comparison to today, there were very few flights coming in and only small amounts of individuals that were over to look at buying property and as the Internet didn´t exist, we would need to start from scratch with people as they wouldn´t know anything about property here, prices, procedures, anything” “That meant that the process of working with people was fairly slow and involved and very methodical as we needed to ensure they knew everything that was involved in buying and owning a property in Lanzarote. As I said earlier, buying a property in a foreign country is no joke, it´s a very serious business and you need to go into it well informed and with both eyes open” “We would often spend weeks even longer with one client; we knew we needed to invest that amount of time and the clients were very grateful as they wanted and needed our knowledge and assistance. There was always a mutual respect and trust that built up between us and our clients as due to the amount of time spent together you would get to know each other very well” are often very impatient; they seem to view Real Estate Agents as shops selling just another product, like for example a toaster” Real Estate these days is a very competitive business “Many of them book several appointments in a single day with different agents, in order to cram in viewing as many properties as possible, with no agent therefore having the time needed to sit down properly and go through a proper structured process of actually finding out the clients personal circumstances, level of knowledge, real requirements and financial position” “Without this detailed information it becomes very difficult to actually advise clients and to be honest many seem to not actually want advice; we are back to the toaster syndrome again. Also, by taking this approach the clients, I am sure quite unwittingly, actually set up an environment where they are least likely to gain balanced advice and more likely to be ´sold´ something that may turn out to be inappropriate” “Real Estate these days is a very competitive business and companies want and need sales to keep the wheels turning. When faced with a client that is set on seeing as many properties as possible, with every agent in town, you don´t need to be Einstein to work out that some agents are likely to try just about anything to secure a sale before one of their competitors do” “As a result of this approach; of both parties taking the whole business equally seriously, I can honestly say that we never had a ´bad´ deal. And despite the changing times, we still endeavour to operate our business in the same way, but you note I only said endeavour” “My advice to prospective purchasers therefore is to think very carefully about how they approach the whole endeavour. Take your time, do your research, only take advice from proper, registered professionals who have been established on the island for many years. Buying a home in Lanzarote can be both a wonderful enjoyable experience as well as a very good long term investment, but you do need to be careful” “Clients today are on the whole very different in their approach and as a result we find it quite frustrating at times that it is the clients themselves who make it difficult for us to do our jobs as thoroughly and responsibly as we would like. Today prospective purchasers For instance it is imperative that a purchaser understands once a transaction has been agreed by both parties the buyer and the seller and a deposit has been passed on and the seller has fulfilled his obligations, if the buyer does not honour the payments or Find many more properties and property information at www.freedom4sale.com breaches the contract in any way, the amount received will remain with the Vendor and any amount that is due to the agent. As the agent we have completed our obligation in preparing the transaction ready for the notary. “Take the time to find professionals that you can trust completely and work closely with them, listening to their advice. I have been honoured over the years to work with a handful of clients, with whom I had such a level of mutual respect and trust that I have effectively managed their property investments for them” “In some cases I have even bought the land, commissioned the architects, built the houses, dealt with the Notary and even furnished them, with the clients not visiting the site or the property until I could hand them the keys. I am very proud that not just myself but the excellent team that work alongside me here at Tara, all of whom have been with me for years, have this kind of strong trusting relationship with our clients” To close the interview, I asked Josephine to talk about the future “Well right now is a great time to buy, there are some very good deals available although people are wrong when they say it is a buyers market and prices here are falling. Many people in the past were asking too high a price for their property so the vast majority of price reductions that I am seeing are merely overpriced properties coming in to line with what they should have been anyway” “As for the future of Tara, well I hope our two offices will still be here helping people to securely buy their dream homes in another three decades although I somehow doubt it will be me running the show then! We have adapted in many ways with the changing times but it´s true that some people do call us and our approach to property sales old fashioned, and that we should become more modern in our approach” “Well to those people I would say; Tara has been here for at least as long as any other company and much, much longer than most. And if becoming more modern means that we must compromise the integrity of the company or it´s staff or that we must put profit and sales before honest advice and the clients best interests, then frankly I am more than happy to stay old fashioned for another 30 years. It hasn´t done us or our clients any harm so far!” Freedom4Sale 9 • Lanzarote section • Lanzarote section • Lanzarote section • Lanzarote section • Lanzarote section • Lanzarote section • Lanzarote section • EXPERIENCE LANZAROTE Studios: from 75,000 Euros Apartments: from 85,000 Euros Houses & Villas: from 175,000 Euros Plus Luxury Homes, Fincas Long-term Rentals. NEW! Plots overlooking Golf Course with building licence. Avg. year round temperature 73º F / 23º C Avenida de las Playas 1-2a, Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote Tel. (0034) 928 596 220 Fax. (0034) 928 514 801 H1069 – Puerto del Carmen H0841 – Puerto del Carmen Detached house with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen, utility room, terraces, swimming pool, garden and parking spaces. Constructed area 170m² on a plot of 580m². Detached villa with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge/diner, kitchen/breakfast room, terraces, large storage area, private swimming pool and parking. Constructed area ± 160m² on a plot of 403m². Price: 550.000 € Price: 430.000 € H1091 – Puerto del Carmen H1096 – Matagorda H1089 – Puerto del Carmen H1079 – Puerto del Carmen Detached villa with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & pool GUARANTEED HOLIDAY RENTAL CONTRACT. Detached house with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge/diner/kitchen, swimming pool and parking. Detached house with 2 bedrooms, bathroom, lounge/diner, kitchen & parking. Constructed 100m² on a plot of ± 306m². Detached bungalow with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge/diner, kitchen, private & communal pools. Price: 360.000 € Price: 315.000 € Price: 283.500 € Price: 360.000 € View all the property we currently have for sale in Lanzarote on our web site: www.inversionestimanfaya.com Freedom4Sale 10 Visit - www.freedom4sale.com R e a l E s t a t e A g e n c y 12 Calle Anzuelo, Puerto del Carmen Ref: 00752 Puerto del Carmen 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom villa with private pool located very close to the new Golf Course. Fully furnished and with all electrical appliances. Separate kitchen and spacious lounge area. Off road parking. Ref 00662 Puerto del Carmen Ref 00744 Puerto del Carmen Immaculate ground floor 1 bed apartment with fantastic sea views located directly in front of the communal pools. The apartment is in good condition and is ideal for holiday lettings. 1 minute walk from the seafront. Price - 210,000 euros Renovated contemporary apartments of 38m2 available. The apartments have an open plan lounge with brand new kitchen, fully tiled bathroom and a double bedroom. Last few remaining. Communal pool, 7 minute walk to the beach Price - 99,500 euros Ref 00757 Puerto del Carmen Ref 00754 Puerto del Carmen Ref 00725 Conil Renovation project . Fantastic opportunity to buy a 2 bedroom frontline property and do it up! Work needed such as new flooring, bathroom and kitchen. Great investment project. The complex also has a communal pool. Price - 149,000 euros Rare opportunity. Spacious 1 bed bungalow with large south facing sun trap terrace on the sought after Los Marinos complex. There is a heated communal pool on the complex and it is a 2 minute walk down to the beach and to the old town. Price - 127,000 euros Luxury elegant brand new detached 4 bedroom 4 bathroom villa with stunning views of the coastline and mountains. Large private pool surrounded my ample terraces and gardens. Built 220 m2 and Plot 1000m2 Ref 00710 Playa Blanca Ref 00758 Playa Blanca Ref 00032 Brand new 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom villa with private pool Detached very large 4 bedroom family home set in a good sized plot with room to build a pool. This property is in immaculate condition and has been priced to sell. Bank valuation of 355,000 euros. Price - 240,000 euros Luxury 3 bedroom villa with amazing sea and mountain views, located a 2minute walk from main beach. There is a private heated pool and large Jacuzzi, the views from the house are breathtaking of the sea, Isla Los Lobos and Fuerteventura. This truly is a beautiful property. Price - 398,000 euros Ref 00745 Playa Blanca Ref 00753 Puerto del Carmen Ref 00481 Playa Blanca Semi detached 2 bed villa with private heated pool in the Ground floor very spacious apartment with large south Detached very large brand new villa, with 3 bedrooms, exclusive area of Las Colorades . There are ample terraces facing garden view terrace with in built BBQ. This 3 bathrooms, a spacious open plan living area and a located very near to the elegant Marina Rubicon. Build 83m2 Plot 213m. Due for completion this summer. surrounding the private pool that gets the sun all day long. Price - 119,500 euros Price - 475,000 euros Tahiche Price - 315,000 euros apartment has one double bedroom, a galley kitchen and a tiled bathroom. The complex is located close to private pool, with decking area on the terraces. The This property has a great rental history. Los Mojones and has a heated communal pool. build is 130m2 and the plot is 1000m2 Price - 349,000 euros Price - 130,000 euros Price - 378,000 euros Tel. (0034) 928 516 238 www.lanzaroteinvestments.com email: sales@lanzaroteinvestments.com Fax. (0034) 928 512 675 Mob. (0034) 618 309 487 • Lanzarote section • Lanzarote section • Lanzarote section • Lanzarote section • Lanzarote section • Lanzarote section • Lanzarote section • property price guide Lanzarote 2 2 2 1 2 2 1 Area: Area: Area: Area: Punta Mujeres Puerto del Carmen Playa Blanca Costa Teguise Estate Agent: Location, Location Spain Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Tara Tara 199,950 euros Web ref.: 45984 3 225,000 euros Web ref.: 68896 2 2 120 2 100 2 94 235,000 euros Web ref.: 67945 2 3 Area: Area: Area: Playa Blanca Costa Teguise Costa Teguise Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Location, Location Spain Location euros Web ref.: 41081 2 1 Playa Blanca Properties 235,000 euros Web ref.: 53976 2 80 235,000 2 2 1 Location euros Web ref.: 30180 3 1 2 100 240,000 euros Web ref.: 49024 1 2 1 Area: Area: Area: Area: Puerto Calero Puerto del Carmen Playa Blanca Puerto del Carmen Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Tara 250,000 euros Web ref.: 68898 2 255,000 2 78 Estupendo euros Web ref.: 44298 2 Area: 260,000 2 100 Seabreeze euros Web ref.: 50533 2 1 2 85 RH Lanzarote 260,000 euros Web ref.: 54448 2 1 3 130 Area: Area: Area: Puerto del Carmen Playa Blanca Playa Blanca Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Freedom Properties Lanzarote Investments Playa Blanca 260,000 euros Web ref.: 46284 2 1 265,000 euros Web ref.: 67962 2 70 3 1 Area: Puerto del Carmen Estate Agent: 269,000 Estupendo 230,000 euros Web ref.: 68899 Costa Teguise Area: 235,000 3 3 1 Seabreeze euros Web ref.: 48532 2 1 270,000 2 60 Puerto del Carmen Estate Agent: Lanzarote Investments 279,000 euros Web ref.: 48232 285,000 2 115 3 1 2 110 Freedom Properties 268,000 euros Web ref.: 59607 3 2 117 Area: Area: Area: Playa Blanca Playa Blanca San Bartolome Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Uga Regui euros Web ref.: 40984 4 Area: 266,200 Hipoclub euros Web ref.: 34858 272,000 2 100 Uga Regui euros Web ref.: 48118 2 1 2 Cactus Consulting 278,250 euros Web ref.: 45004 3 1 2 100 Area: Area: Area: Playa Blanca Playa Blanca Playa Blanca Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Cactus Consulting euros Web ref.: 68022 290,000 Estupendo euros Web ref.: 50898 Freedom Properties 295,000 euros Web ref.: 48362 FRO €125 M ,000 Freedom4Sale 12 Visit - www.freedom4sale.com Enjoy Lanzarote Living in Playa Blanca • Villas with 115m2 built • Large private pool • Fitted kitchen is included • On an enormous plot • In a great location within easy walking distance of the sea & town • Call us now & come & visit the Show house LANZAROTE - PLAYA BLANCA - MONTAÑA ROJA www.26chalets.com • info@26chalets.com • tel: +34 902 431 625 • Lanzarote section • Lanzarote section • Lanzarote section • Lanzarote section • Lanzarote section • Lanzarote section • Lanzarote section • whatever your property needs... Playa Blanca Playa Blanca Casas del Sol Playa Real EXCELLENT PRICE. A luxury detached villa situated on a FRONT LINE COMPLEX with views to Fuerteventura and access to the promenade. This fully furnished villa consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, independent kitchen with access to the solana and double garage. There is a spacious living room , a Canarian style central area, already covered and an extra dining room with access to the large terrace and private heated pool. There is also a roof terrace, accessed by a wrought iron spiral staircase and the perimeter walls have been raised for added privacy. MASSIVE PRICE REDUCTION. A two bedroom property in a very popular holiday area, close to the centre of Playa Blanca and all the amenities. The complex has a reception, communal pool and tennis court. The bungalow is in a private location with views of the sea and Fuerteventura. There is an open plan lounge, dining room and kitchen with a south facing terrace. The property will be sold furnished and with forward bookings. Price 157.500 euros Price 500.000 euros Playa Blanca Playa Blanca Playa Flamingo Rio Sol Possibly in the BEST LOCATION in Playa Blanca, this bungalow is situated on the front line of this popuar holiday complex which has communal pools, bars, restaurants, children's playground and shops, all less than a minute's walk away. The property is comprised of 2 double bedrooms (both with en-suite bathrooms and fitted wardrobes), a fitted kitchen and lounge. The terrace is south facing with spectacular views across the sea to Fuerteventura. It will be sold fully furnished, only ever having been used as a private holiday home. A rare opportunity to buy a one or two bedroom refurbished and furnished, semi-detached bungalow with a GUARANTEED RENTAL INCOME contract. The properties are on a well established complex with reception, pools, bars, cafes, restaurants, sports facilities and live entertainment. Being only a very short walk from Playa Flamingo beach, makes this an ideal holiday location. Prices from 166.000 euros Price Playa Blanca 345.000 euros Playa Blanca Sol Platino Shangrila Park PRICE REDUCTION. This large, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom detached villa is situated on a complex with a unique style to the island, close to the proposed golf course. It has large gardens and a roof terrace with mountain and sea views. The property will be sold fully furnished with a fitted kitchen, large conservatory and excellent storage facilities. The complex has a large pool, tennis court and children's playground which makes it an attractive proposition for holiday rentals. Price 229.000 euros 100% MORTGAGES AVAILABLE for these 2 and 3 bedroom bungalows and duplexes on a small complex, a short walk from the popular Rubicon Marina. All the properties have private pools, gardens and off-road parking. Each has a living area, separate fitted kitchen, double bedrooms and 2 good sized bathrooms. Prices from 240.000 euros management•sales•administration Puerto Chico Recepción, Avenida Canarias s/n, phone: (+34) 928 518 279 fax: (+34) 928 518 984 mailto: info@fplanzarote.com Playa Blanca 35570, Yaiza, Lanzarote www.fplanzarote.com Freedom4Sale 14 Visit - www.freedom4sale.com Avda Juan Carlos I, 26, Puerto del Carmen, Tel: 928 515 184 Mobile: 699 479 693 Fax: 928 512 202 C/Marisco, 11 Playa Blanca Tel: 928 519 252 Mobile: 636 369 115 Fax: 928 519 253 Website - www.cactusconsulting.com. APARTMENTS value Good E-mail: info@cactusconsulting.com ty proper Ref 1515- Costa Teguise. Ref 1672- Puerto del Carmen. Ref 1658 – San Bartolome. Ref 1675 - Uga. Well cared for ground floor apartment on a complex with a communal pool, 15 mins walk from the town centre. 1 single bedroom + 2 double bedrooms with built in wardrobes. Open plan lounge/dining area leads outside onto the private terrace area, which is partially covered with a pergola, great for outside dining looking out onto beautiful gardens. Fully furnished. Recently renovated apartments in a well maintained complex with a lovely pool, snack bar and a manned reception that provides all the services you may need to holiday let. These apartments have lovely views to the sea. The bedrooms are large with plenty of wardrobe space. They are fully re-furnished. A very well distributed and light apartment in a quiet area of San Bartolome with both bedrooms large and well decorated. This apartment is ideal for professionals and a young family. Recently built property located in a quiet area of Uga. It consists of 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 WC, lounge/dinning room, separate kitchen and large terrace. It includes garage and storage room. Completely furnished. € 162,750 € 168,000 € 252,000 € 135,000 DUPLEXES / BUNGALOWS / PLOTS Must ty roper see p ed Reduc Ref 1648 - Puerto del Carmen. Ref 1139- Playa Blanca. Ref 1679- Costa Teguise. Ref 1401- Playa Honda. Bungalow situated in the Los Mojones area of Puerto Del Carmen. The property consists of 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, open plan lounge, and dining room with small patio towards front of the house. Ideally located near to the main resort and local amenities. A spacious property, which has been creatively decorated on the inside as well as the outside. This property sits on a plot big enough to put a private pool in and still have plenty of garden area. There is plenty of terrace space covered from the wind and close to the BBQ area. It has lots of potential. There is a communal pool, shop, reception and tennis court. Residential complex of new built duplexes with communal pool and playground for children. There are 2 and 3 bedrooms properties with built-in wardrobes, furnished kitchen, private off-road parking space, garden and roof terrace. To be finished in September 2008. € 255,000 € 235,000 Well cared for bungalow, 5 minutes walk from the beach. Lovely front terrace leads into the huge lounge. The kitchen is spacious and has an attached dining area, which leads onto a small patio. All 3 bedrooms are double rooms with built-in wardrobes. The master room is en-suite. There are 2 rooms used for storage, 1 of which could be converted into a 4th bedroom. Prices start from € 208,000 € 288,750 VILLAS Must ty roper see p ed Reduc Ref 1664- Tahiche. Ref 1660- Playa Blanca. Beautiful 4 bedroom detached villa situated on the fringes of Tahiche. This property overlooks rustic land and encompasses uninterrupted views of the sea and Fuerteventura. The villa is equipped with 2 bathrooms (one of which is en-suite), lounge, dining room, kitchen, solana, mature gardens surrounded by wooden decked areas and garage. High quality fixtures and fittings have been used throughout. Quality, quality and more quality is what this property offers. Highest standard of construction, furnishing and finishes. This magnificent villa sits on a corner plot boasting 4 large bedrooms decorated to perfection with air conditioning. 2 large lounges one on each floor, with English patios, one of which leads onto the large terrace and heated pool. The garden is mature and has grass on it. € 440,000 € 367,500 Property of the Month Ref 1333- Conil. Ref 1669- Puerto del Carmen € 520,000 Elegantly furnished, very well located villa in the sought after area of Los Mojones. Offering a high standard accommodation throughout as well as two lounges and a separate dinning room. This property has a/c and fans, a marble Jacuzzi and a heated 7x3m private pool. Ideal for holiday lets as it already has an income of minimum €1050/week or a family home you can just walk into and settle. € 725,000 Stunning villa finished to an extremely high standard located on the outskirts of the village with superb sea, mountain and views of Fuerteventura. The property has been finished in a rustic style with lots of use of wood for the ceilings and floors. A very special feature is the traditional central courtyard with steps leading down to the 'soft edge' pool that comes complete with a waterfall cascading over volcanic rock. Unique property and tastefully done Investment Property ed Reduc in Great vestm ent Ref 923- Playa Blanca Ref 1536 – Corralejo (Fuerteventura). Excellent opportunity to purchase a modern design of semi-detached villa on a development on Montaña Roja. A new and marvellous complex located in the heart of Corralejo, which caters all budgets and The master bedroom has en-suite bathroom and double doors lead from the lounge onto the terrace and pool tastes. You will find spacious apartments to individual villas with private pools. The complex has area. It has 2 bedrooms but it can easily convert into a 3 bedrooms property. Superb views of Playa Blanca, paddle courts, pools for adults and kids, hot tub as well as security systems. Papagayo and Fuerteventura. Price temporarily reduced to € 266,690. From € 136,700. For more information on any property please visit our website www.cactusconsulting.com or contact us at our offices in Puerto del Carmen and Playa Blanca. Our EXPERTISE is YOUR GUARANTEE Case study playa blanca, lanzarote PROFILE Names: Yvonne & Eddie Applebee Ages: Young at heart A better way From: Barkingside in Essex Budget: 300-350,000 Euros Actual: 328,000 Euros Wish List: Nice Views. Private Pool. Big Plot. Nice Garden. Balcony. Actual: Everything they wanted. It’s a sad reflection on our society but the reality is bad news sells; everywhere you look there are stories of people doing bad things to each other or things going wrong for somebody. When it comes to people buying property overseas most people that you meet are quick to throw out a cautionary tale of somebody that their friend down the pub told them about, where they were let down etc. Now whilst it’s true that on some occasions things don’t go as smoothly as people had hoped they would when buying their overseas property, the reality is that 9 times out of 10 everything goes just the way it should, people have no problems and they end up with just what they wanted. The only problem is that nobody rushes out to say “hey, some friends of mine just bought a property in another country and everything is perfect and they are completely happy!” Regardless of what you may have thought of the song, the sentiment behind Don Henley’s 1982 “Dirty Laundry” hit is spot on. “I make my living off the evening news, Yvonne, Eddie and Steven Just give me something-something I can use, People love it when you lose, They love dirty laundry” I have witnessed first hand over the years how negative media attention can really scare people out of making decisions that otherwise they would be very happy to make. When you read this months case study then, the thing that you should realise is that ‘this is the norm’ and not ‘the exception to the rule’ when you deal with a reputable company like Hipoclub. Our story begins four years ago when Yvonne and Eddie were still living in the UK. They were a typical family with both of them working hard in full time jobs, Eddie in the electrical trade and Yvonne in a solicitors office. They had a son Steven who was still in school and they felt, as many thousands of others do each and every day, that there must be a better way. As Yvonne says “We had no The very professional Hipoclub sales team of Dori, Eva, Violetta and Else. Freedom4Sale 16 real problems in our life, but we just felt we were really only existing, not living, we had very little quality of life”. So they started to talk about the prospect of selling up and moving abroad to find the quality of life that they craved. They had however, already decided on two absolutes; they would only consider the Canary Islands and they would do nothing until Steven had finished school. As far as they were concerned the Canary Islands really was the only option. They had been coming to the Islands for over 20 years on holidays and knew that the life that they sought was to be found somewhere in the stunning volcanic landscape of Lanzarote. So, prior to a planned holiday to the Island that year, they searched the Internet to get some ideas of property and prices. One of the developments that they came across during that first Internet ‘fishing’ session was a place called Carabela, Faro Park, so during their family break in Playa Blanca a few weeks later they decided to drop by and take a look around. And of course, having previously been fed on a diet of woe and negativity, it was with some trepidation that they ventured into the Hipoclub, the promoters offices. Imagine their surprise then when what they found were not in fact horned devils waiting to separate them from hard earned money, but genuine, honest, friendly, helpful people. They sat down and had a nice relaxed chat about the development and the houses and the ins and outs of buying property in Lanzarote. This was followed by an equally relaxed inspection of the houses on site and the general area. They were both very taken with the whole set up; the houses were fabulous quality, the location was excellent with lovely sea views and the staff were eager to help Visit - www.freedom4sale.com but never pushy. They explained that they would not consider buying until their son had finished his studies in the UK which would be another 2 years. This again was no problem to the Hipoclub staff who said they were welcome to pop back in whenever they wished, with no obligation. So, fast forward almost 2 years; Steven has finished school, the dream that Yvonne and Eddie share is as clear and strong as ever, their property in the UK is on the market and they are back on holiday in Playa Blanca. They drop in again to the Hipoclub offices and are delighted to find the same approachable and helpful staff waiting for them. Things have moved on in the intervening 2 years but they are delighted to see that everything they had been told previously about the development has come to fruition. They discuss their requirements with the Hipoclub team and are shown around the available villas that may be suitable. They are shown in to one that appears to tick all the boxes; it’s detached with a large plot of around 700m2 and a build size of 133m2. It has 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a separate dining room and fully fitted kitchen plus a spacious lounge. There is a large private pool and from the balcony that Yvonne always wanted are simply fabulous views of the sea and Fuerteventura. They were both impressed with the design, the layout and the build quality and the price was not only within budget but was very good value when compared against other property they had seen. But as Yvonne explains, these were not the most compelling reasons they decided on the spot to buy the house. “Well to be honest it was strange, as we were walking around the house we both kept looking at each other and we both new exactly what the other one was thinking; ‘This is home’. And now it is!” They placed a reservation deposit on their new home with the understanding that they could not proceed straight away as they had not yet sold their own property. This again ruffled no feathers with the Hipoclub team who throughout had remained nothing but relaxed thereby making the whole experience easy and enjoyable. However on returning home from their holiday, they found that somebody had in fact placed an offer on their house and 2 months later the sale completed and they were free to start their new adventure. The time that things really started to dawn on them however that this was actually real was when they both had to resign from their jobs. “I must admit that was a bit frightening. You work your whole life, every day, it’s such a big and important part of your life and to walk in and say ‘right, that’s me done, I’m off!’ well to be honest it was a bit nerve wracking” But any nervousness felt at the time was brief and transient and was soon surpassed by the excitement of realising that after all these years they were so close now to fulfilling their dream and they wanted to ensure they enjoyed every part of it. In that respect they even wanted to attend the signing at the Notary themselves and not just have their lawyer Find many more properties and property information at www.freedom4sale.com do it for them. As Yvonne explains even that was simple and painless “Again we were a bit nervous as we didn’t really know what to expect. We arrived at the Notary building with our lawyer and were shown in to his office. All the procedures were translated for us in to English then everybody signed the documents and that was it. We had a new home!” Moving in was also a dream as the entire house was spotlessly clean, everything worked and nothing was missing. “If we ever needed anything from Hipoclub all we did was ask and they were there. They were truly wonderful and I would like to take this opportunity of thanking all the staff at Hipoclub, especially Dori, Else, Violeta and Eva” So buying the property and moving in went according to plan but how has it actually been, living in their new home on their adopted Island for the last 2 years? Well yet again, the headline writers for a tabloid newspaper would be bitterly disappointed; they are all supremely happy. Steven has made lots of new friends and loves his new life and what of Yvonne and Eddie, does their new reality match the dream they shared? Eddie takes up the story ”well to be honest our dream was quite simple really. What we wanted was a better quality of life, to be able to enjoy our time together away from the hustle and bustle and stresses and strains that we had been living under. And yes, that is exactly what we have now so I can say that we are definitely living our dream” One of the other concerns shared by many people considering a move to live overseas is fitting in to a new social scene and making friends. Obviously this is very much down to the individual to decide the type of social scene that they would like in the same way that you would at home, so how have they found this aspect of their new life? “That’s interesting actually and not really what I expected. When you are coming out here you tend to think that you are going to be on your own with no support network at all, but you soon realise that needn’t be the case for long.” “The fact is that whilst there are obviously a great many locals that were born and raised here they are well used to new people arriving so are very accommodating. There are however a lot of others who have moved here from somewhere else so have gone through the same experience as us; they know what it’s like and are generally eager to help out, probably in the same way that someone helped them when they first arrived.” So, how do they see the future now that they are settled in? Yvonne explains “Well we are certain that we made the right decision, we simply cannot see ourselves ever wanting to move back to the UK. We have the house now exactly as we want it and have designed and built ourselves a wonderful garden as that is our main hobby these days. To be honest we would quite like to start a little gardening business as it has become quite a passion now” And finally any words for those who are thinking about following in your footsteps? “If you know it’s what you want why wouldn’t you do it? It’s a wonderful life out here but you do have to get off the fence in order to start living it. And as for Hipoclub, well I can recommend them without any hesitation what-so-ever!” Freedom4Sale 17 • Lanzarote section • Lanzarote section • Lanzarote section • Lanzarote section • Lanzarote section • Lanzarote section • Lanzarote section • property price guide Lanzarote 3 3 3 1 2 1 1 84 300,000 Yaiza Costa Teguise Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Location, Location Spain 3 1 315,000 Seabreeze euros Web ref.: 44732 2 1 2 127 Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Estate Agent: 9 331,200 Hipoclub euros Web ref.: 34859 2 1 1 300 350,000 Optima Estate euros Web ref.: 44015 3 1 2 90 Puerto del Carmen Playa Blanca Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Lanzarote Investments 380,000 euros Web ref.: 54136 8 1 3 121 381,200 Hipoclub euros Web ref.: 34861 3 1 4 500 La Vegueta Playa Blanca Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Playa Blanca Properties Inversiones Timanfaya 3 1 399,000 euros Web ref.: 68019 3 1 3 275 413,200 Hipoclub euros Web ref.: 40113 Area: Playa Blanca Playa Blanca Yaiza Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Estate Agent: 3 1 471,200 Hipoclub euros Web ref.: 34862 3 160 3 1 Estate Agent: Hipoclub 369,200 euros Web ref.: 40212 3 1 495,000 Playa Blanca Estate Agent: Optima Estate 388,000 euros Web ref.: 47180 5 5 1 3 250 Area: Maguez Estate Agent: Seabreeze 425,000 euros Web ref.: 49028 2 1 80 Area: Puerto del Carmen RH Lanzarote euros Web ref.: 54446 2 211 2 120 Area: Area: Area: Optima Estate euros Web ref.: 47182 Playa Blanca 2 3 1 3 140 2 105 Area: 2 136 Playa Blanca 398,000 euros Web ref.: 53978 2 1 Area: Area: Area: Tara 330,000 euros Web ref.: 68897 Area: Area: Tinajo 3 1 Estate Agent: 2 133 Area: Cactus Consulting euros Web ref.: 68032 Tias Area: Playa Blanca 3 120 Area: 2 90 Playa Blanca 330,000 euros Web ref.: 37010 575,000 3 1 2 138 Area: Inversiones Timanfaya 450,000 330,000 euros Web ref.: 45980 Area: Tias 379,000 Area: Costa Teguise Location euros Web ref.: 54243 3 1 1 225 Area: Area: 2 Estate Agent: Cactus Consulting 498,750 euros Web ref.: 45978 3 200 4 1 3 Area: Area: Area: Area: Playa Blanca La Asomada Playa Blanca Puerto del Carmen Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Optima Estate euros Web ref.: 47183 Lanzarote Investments 625,000 euros Web ref.: 67963 650,000 Seabreeze euros Web ref.: 47165 RH Lanzarote 650,000 euros Web ref.: 68033 Lanzarote’s Preferred Estate Agency Telephone:- (00 34) 928 518 923 Mobile:- (00 34) 666 45 51 71 E-Mail:- angie@playablancaproperties.com www.playablancaproperties.com REF AB266 Price: 237.000 euros REF AB505 Price: 275.000 euros REF AB270 Price: 247.000 euros Charming 2 bed semi-detached villa with private pool located in Investment opportunity. Property situated in central part of 2 apartments. Detached 2 bed villa with private pool in prime position close to coast and amenities. Exceptional materials with marble floors and quality finish. Complex has communal swimming pool. Contact us for similar 2 & 3 bed properties under construction from 261.000 €. REF AB106 Price: 189.500 euros REF AB352 Price: 850.000 euros REF AB367 Price: 315.000 euros Lovely one bed bungalow in popular tourist complex. Right on Stunning, detached house. 3 bed, 3 bath, quiet location not far from 3 bed semi-detached duplex villa with private heated pool. beach front & promenade in Matagorda. Ideal investment, can be Playa Blanca centre in popular, sought out area. Large plot & built Corner plot in a great position close to the coast, beaches, rented allowing substantial weekly income. 7 communal pools, area, large private pool and great views of sea and neighbouring amenities and exclusive sporting port “Marina Rubicon” Sold 24 hour reception, restaurant, pool bar, and security. islands. fully furnished with forward bookings if so required. beautiful low maintenance complex. Close to beaches and centre of Playa Blanca. Consists of 1 apartment, 1 studio and a 3 bedroom house. Kept in good condition. Ideal for client Playa Blanca. Sold fully furnished. Private entrance to the property with private parking and terrace. Freedom4Sale 18 looking to live in the 3 bedroom house and rent the other Visit - www.freedom4sale.com AM...AM...AM... Exclusive Luxury Development of 12 Houses - 50% sold ...PM...PM...PM • Lanzarote section • Lanzarote section • Lanzarote section • Lanzarote section • Lanzarote section • Lanzarote section • Lanzarote section • Lanzarote property price guide 3 1 2 150 Area: Area: Playa Blanca Costa Teguise Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Playa Blanca Properties 4 1 RH Lanzarote 850,000 euros Web ref.: 67953 795,000 euros Web ref.: 52794 4 240 5 1 5 400 Area: Area: 900,000 4 5 1 Playa Blanca Puerto del Carmen Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Hipoclub euros Web ref.: 34854 Seabreeze 995,000 euros Web ref.: 48531 Find thousands more properties for sale on the Canary Islands leading property web site www.freedom4sale.com COMPLETE COMPLEX FOR SALE, PUNTA MUJERES, LANZAROTE A recently refurbished traditional Canarian House in a quaint fishing village, with an outdoor pool, hot spas, tasteful planted garden areas, dining areas, spacious roof terrace with sun loungers, more dining areas & fabulous sea views. Fully tiled inside and out making this an easily maintained property, giving you a substancial income as holiday lets, or a suberb family holiday home with seperate guest apartments for family and friends. Apartment 1. Three double bedrooms, three en-suit bathrooms, large living room & dining area, open plan kitchen, private patios. Apartment 2. Two double bedrooms, one bathroom, kitchen, separate dining area, roof top lounge, panoramic sea & mountain views. Studio 1. Twin beds, kitchenette, breakfast bar, bathroom. Studio 2. Double bed with kitchenette, breakfast bar, bathroom, private balcony. Studio 3. Double bed with kitchenette, breakfast bar, bathroom, private balcony. Garage. Detached with storage, electric & water. Price. Price reduced for quick sale to 695,000 euors from 750,000 euros Price includes: All furniture, which is just a year old, beds, leather sofas, electrical goods etc Contact: Tel: 678146282 / 664753769 The Retreat Group offer 4 sale, Casa Don Juan Miguel. An exclusive 18th Century, rare, rural large Canarian Courtyard Casa in extensive grounds and land, with fabulous sea views. Comprising; Hall -Four double bedrooms, all en-suite -Large drawing room - dining room - modern kitchen Inner courtyard with cannons & dining area Sun terrace with covered dining area and BBQ -Moroccan pergola – large swimming pool and surround -large underground garage established gardens -fields & paddocks. (Current holiday income. Available furnished & equipped by negotiation.) Rural, rustic and secluded. 3km from old Teguise. Freehold property, English owner with maintenance agreements. Offers in the region of £865,000.00 0044 117 905 5000 – www.retreatgroupsales.co.uk – enquiries@retreatgroup.co.uk Freedom4Sale 20 Visit - www.freedom4sale.com YEYEX Ave islas Canarias 12, las Maretas 33, Costa Teguise, 35508 Front Line Arrieta This unique property just 2 meters from the sea, has great potential & could be for either commercial or residential use. It is situated over looking the ocean on the main street in Arrieta. It has been restored to its original beauty with wooden floors and a Canarian Patio. You enter the property from the street directly into the patio where there is access to the ground floor rooms and an external wooden staircase leading up to the first floor. The property has a constructed area 100 m2 and has an adjacent plot, which could be used as a garden. Price: 380.000.00 euros Costa Teguise This 29m2 office or Shop is offered freehold. It is located 100 meters from the main beach of Las Cucharas and is next to Windsurf Paradise. This property is on the ground level of the commercial centre "Las Maretas" in the centre of Costa Teguise. There is passing trade from the access road and pedestrians heading to Las Cucharas beach, there is plenty of parking. Price: 145.000.00€ Reduced to 105.000.00€ Tel: +34 928 826720 Fax +34 928 827135 Mob. + 34 696 982 872 E: michellebraddock@yahoo.com Historic Flour Mill, Maguez Beautiful detached Country house in the traditional and picturesque countryside village of Maguez. This newly renovated property carefully restored consists of the main house and two independent studio apartments with fully fitted kitchens & separate access from the street. The main house has a mature walled garden with hot tub, palms and fruit trees. On the ground floor of the house there is an open plan living area which is light and airy with two glass arch doors through to the dining area and an independent kitchen. Plus a bedroom & a guest toilet on the ground floor. On the top floor there are 2 bedrooms with a wooden terrace and a bathroom. Price: 485.000.00€ Now reduced to 425,000.00€ Costa Teguise, Las Cucharas Beach. This fully furnished villa is in a truly privileged location in a quiet area with the popular beach of Las Cucharas literally on the doorstep. The property is currently up and running as a successful holiday let and due to its position is proving a great return on investment. The villa has been fully renovated to a very high standard in 2008. The lounge area opens out to the private, solar heated swimming pool with jets & wooden decking with stairs leading up to the roof terrace with fantastic sea views. The master bedroom with en suite bathroom is on the first floor and the other bedroom and a large bathroom with corner bath and double sinks are on the ground floor. Price: 350.000.00 euros Costa Teguise This 136 m2 Office or Shop is offered freehold and is presently split to 5 separate locals. It is located at the top floor of the commercial centre "Las Maretas" above the post office in the centre of Costa Teguise. There is passing trade, both on the access road and from pedestrians going to Las Cucharas beach, there is plenty of parking. Price: 245.000.00 euros Punta Mujeres, On the North East Coast. The property is just 50 metres from the sea in a small complex of six houses in the unspoilt costal village of Punta Mujeres. This villa is presently renting for holiday lets but is also makes a fantastic residence. The villa has 3 floors, 3/4 bedrooms all with fitted wardrobes & the master suite has a dressing area, en suite bathroom and a balcony with sea views. There is a second bathroom, fully fitted kitchen, living/dining room, internal patio & a large front terrace overlooking the shared pool. Price: 300.000.00 euros Lanzarote Retreats Luxury Rural Holiday Accommodation Experience the ‘Real Lanzarote’ with Lanzarote Retreats. Holiday Villa Rentals and Custom built Taylor made retreats. We offer a great range of stylish and luxurious properties in some of the most picturesque rural and beach settings on the island. Our portfolio includes; Going Green with Eco-friendly fincas, top-end luxury villas, beach front locations etc... As long term island residents of some twenty years we have been able to create a portfolio of some of the very best rural & seaside properties on the island. Please feel welcome to browse our selection of holiday homes & to contact us to enquire about availability & prices. Arrieta - Punta Mujeres - Maguez Costa Teguise - Puerto Calero - Famara Telephone: +34 928826720 or +34 696982873 Email: michelle@lanzaroteretreats.com Browse our website www.lanzaroteretreats.com Arrieta Punta Mujeres Puerto Calero Famara Costa Teguise • Lanzarote section • Lanzarote section • Lanzarote section • Lanzarote section • Lanzarote section • Lanzarote section • Lanzarote section • Lanzarote property price guide ¡ESTUPENDO! Property Sales, Rentals and Relocation Lanzarote’s Long Term Rental & Relocation Specialist with Property and Commercial Sales Costa Teguise: Puerto del Carmen: Playa Blanca: Calle El Rayo, Villa de Teguise Tel: (0034) 928 593 113 Email: ffs@grupoestupendo.com Calle Cesar Manrique nº 6 Local 9B Tel: (0034) 928 512 394 Email: veronica@grupoestupendo.com Tel: (0034) 666 557 871 Email: playablanca@grupoestupendo.es Contact us to see why we are ‘just a little bit different’ Local free phone 900 80 10 40 www.grupoestupendo.com Freedom4Sale 24 Visit - www.freedom4sale.com Save money on your overseas house purchase Buying a holiday home or emigrating can be one of the most important decisions we ever make both in terms of lifestyle and finances. Throughout the process, there are numerous property companies, agents and related services, offering customers guidance and help through the various stages, right up until the payment date. more importantly, we service our clients directly in contrast to a bank which quotes a price that has been derived from four stages, at which an intermediary would have taken a cut at each. A common concern of those customers looking to use us Buyers of property abroad use these choices to barter for the best deal. However, no matter how diligent people are or how carefully they read the small print or to what extent they negotiate down the house purchase price, they all too often then ruin all the good work by going to their bank and asking them to change their Sterling into Euros. Banks have made an art out of quietly going about their business and dealing in foreign currency in a market where they have faced no competition, whilst keeping the mystification of foreign exchange there solely to ensure their own margins get bigger and bigger. As I said, it doesn’t matter how hard you work on saving money or getting the best deal because most banks will charge you between 2% and 5% just to change your money. That is £2000 to £5000 on a house purchase price of £100,000. instead of the bank, is the issue of security of funds. AxiaFx is owned by City Index, a major city financial institution regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA). We ourselves are regulated by HM Customs and Excise. All client funds are held securely at our bankers, Royal Bank of Scotland. Don’t pay over the odds for your property by not utilising the competitive rates provided by alternative foreign currency providers. You do now have a choice, so don’t waste all that hard work by giving money away. For a no obligation quotation, please call us at AxiaFx on +44 (0) 845 257 8258 There are now over a million Britons with homes abroad and based on the assumption the average price of those properties is £100,000 and the UK Banks made £2000 per home, they will have taken a staggering £2billion from those customers. Well, you’ll be pleased to learn that there is an alternative, following the recent proliferation of companies opening up solely to service the property abroad buyer and they are saving those buyers thousands of pounds a time. Lee Ramsey At AxiaFx we service thousands of individuals and small businesses by delivering foreign currency at a much better rate than the bank. In fact, we guarantee a better rate, therefore guaranteeing to directly save customers money. How can we do that? Well at AxiaFx we have direct access to financial market rates through our parent company; our overheads are much smaller than those of the banks and Lee is the AxiaFx representative for the Canary Islands, who makes regular visits to see current and prospective property agents and businesses alike. He is on hand to answer any questions or queries you may have regarding the Foreign Exchange Delivery industry. You can reach him on lee.ramsey@axiafx.com or +44 (0) 845 257 8258. • Fuerteventura section • Fuerteventura section • Fuerteventura section • Fuerteventura section • Fuerteventura section • Fuerteventura section • Fuerteventura property price guide 1 1 1 1 1 40 Corralejo Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Caleta Property Web ref.: 43447 62,000 euros Estate Agent: Estate Agent: 1 2 1 Area: Nuevo Horizonte Estate Agent: Estate Agent: IRE International euros Web ref.: 49219 108,000 Area: Corralejo Corralejo Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Aurytur euros Web ref.: 48342 Estate Agent: Estate Agent: 148,000 Palmasta euros Web ref.: 48535 1 1 1 47 1 Area: Fuerte Golf Caleta de Fuste Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Sunway euros Web ref.: 47611 157,500 Tecno Service euros Web ref.: 50901 68030 1 56 1 1 Area: Caleta de Fuste Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Caleta Property Web ref.: 43504 1 Fuerteventura Residences 95,000 euros Web ref.: 46897 1 1 1 Area: Area: Corralejo Caleta de Fuste Estate Agent: Estate Agent: IRE International euros Web ref.: 40543 2 Fuerteventura Property Portfolio 120,000 euros Web ref.: 68036 2 1 1 56 Area: Nuevo Horizonte Corralejo Estate Agent: Estate Agent: 144,000 euros Web ref.: 44079 1 149,000 Web ref.: Caleta de Fuste 3 1 2 121 Caleta de Fuste Area: Freedom4Sale 26 115,000 Area: Aurytur euros Web ref.: 49252 Fuerteventura Residences 69,995 euros 2 50 Fuerteventura Property Portfolio 137,500 euros Web ref.: 68045 3 1 68027 2 1 Remax 1 76 Web ref.: Area: Corralejo 1 1 95,000 euros 1 Area: Area: 157,500 Sunway euros Web ref.: 34289 1 1 2 73 Estate Agent: 1 1 1 55 Corralejo 3 145,145 IRE International Web ref.: 40542 Area: 3 135,000 85,000 euros Nuevo Horizonte Estate Agent: Area: Corralejo 1 1 105,000 69,950 euros 1 Caleta de Fuste Palmasta Web ref.: 54248 Nuevo Horizonte Fuerteventura Residences Area: Area: 83,000 euros Aurytur Web ref.: 28065 1 1 1 1 1 Area: Area: Nuevo Horizonte 1 32 1 1 1 1 1 Area: Area: 55,000 euros 1 34 1 50 Remax 145,000 euros Web ref.: 43526 2 1 1 49 Area: Area: Costa Calma Caleta de Fuste Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Fuerte Royal euros Web ref.: 64294 2 2 Area: Fuerteventura Residences 156,000 euros Web ref.: 54233 2 1 63 Area: Corralejo Costa Calma Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Fuerteventura Property World 161,950 euros Web ref.: 46379 Fuerte Royal 162,000 euros Web ref.: 64295 Visit - www.freedom4sale.com • Fuerteventura section • Fuerteventura section • Fuerteventura section • Fuerteventura section • Fuerteventura section • Fuerteventura section • Castillo Mar, Caleta de Fuste. 1 bedroom duplex on a popular complex.Refurbished,central location,high rental potential. From 104,000 euros. Tindaya, Caleta de Fuste. 4 bedroom townhouse,central location.Balcony,garden,private garage and storage room. Reduced to 178,500 euros. Beach Villas, Caleta de Fuste. 2 bedroom bungalow with private pool.Fully furnished.Quiet resort location.Terraces and solarium.300m from the beach. Reduced from 235,000 euros to 222,000 euros. Valle De Higuera, Triquivijate, Fuerteventura. The tranquil village of Triquivijate is just 15 minutes from Caleta de Fuste, the beach and golf courses. This brand new spacious 3 bedroom / 2 bath detached villa is set in 10,000m2 (2.5 acres) of land with scope for a private pool. The large lounge opens on to a south facing terrace with stunning views of the surrounding countryside. 375,000 Euros Las Arenca, Caleta de Fuste. 1 bedroom apartment.fully furnished.communal pool.central resort location.300m from the beach. Reduced from 109,000euros to 95,000euros. Sunway Fuerteventura Avda. Virgin de Antigua 22, C.C. Apart El Castillo, Local Comercial 4, Caleta de Fuste, Antigua 35610, Fuerteventura www.sunway-fuerteventura.com info@sunway-fuerteventura.com Tel : (+34) 928 163757 / 928 163574 Fax : (+34) 928 163811 Tel (UK Office) : 0871 731 0998 Rentals: VILLAS CORRALEJO / AURYTUR www.aurytur.com CALETA PROPERTY REAL ESTATE SERVICES, S. L. Estate Agency / Servicios Inmobiliarios ASESORÍA TAMAR Sales: INMOBILIARIA AURORA / AURYTUR www.inmo-aurora.com Tlf.(0034) 928 537197 - Fax. (0034) 928 866619 Mobile: (0034) 696 402030 C/Galicia-Nº 29-Local 2-3, 35.660-Corralejo-Fuerteventura www.aurytur.com www.inmo-aurora.com PROPERTIES TO RENT PROPERTIES TO BUY Accountant / Asesoría Fiscal, Laboral y Contable SOLICITORS, S. C. P. Legal Firm / Despacho de Abogados (Tel: 00 34 928 879 717 / Tel - Fax: 00 34 928 879 656) FINCAS SANTANDER CORRALEJO: Brand new Luxury Villa!! On 200 m² plot, consisting in 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, lounge-livingroom, terrace, roof terrace, garden, private pool and parking. Nice views. Residential Community Administration / Administración de Fincas On Corralejo Town Centre, near to all services and with an incredible price: C. Cial. Las Olas, 5. Price!!: 200.000 € Ref.: CJO-191. C/ Alcalde Fco. Berriel Jordán, 3 '-35610- Caleta de Fuste. Antigua. Fuerteventura (Las Palmas) Tel.: 00 34 928 160 129 00 34 928 160 056 00 34 928 547 558 Fax.: 00 34 928 163 790 E-mail.: info@fuerteventuradirect.com Web: www.fuerteventuradirect.com We speak english, spanish, italian, french and german Freedom4Sale 28 SPEND YOUR HOLIDAYS IN A LUXURY VILLA Aurora-Aurytur offers an extended list of villas prepared to a high standard and comfort. We think of you. Private swimming pool, heated during cold months, alarm system, satellite for international channels, fully furnished and fitted kitchens completed with appliances, wide spaces and privacy, close to the seaside. Permanent maintenance and cleaning services for your own tranquillity and rest. Make your reservation through our web site or directly at our offices. Purchase your holiday home with us, we will advise you on mortgages, Spanish law, taxes, etc, through our international buffet, and we will take care of its rentals wile you are abroad. CORRALEJO: Magnificent Villa consisting in 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large livingroom-kitchen, terrace, roof terrace, storage, private pool. On the heart of Corralejo Town. Excellent offer price!!: 270.000 € Ref.: CJO-062. Visit - www.freedom4sale.com • Fuerteventura section • Fuerteventura section • Fuerteventura section • Fuerteventura section • Fuerteventura section • Fuerteventura section • property price guide Fuerteventura 2 2 1 2 1 1 Area: Area: 165,000 Caleta de Fuste Caleta de Fuste Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Caleta Property euros Web ref.: 43508 Tecno Service 179,000 euros Web ref.: 35353 2 1 1 2 1 Area: Area: 185,000 Costa Calma Caleta de Fuste Estate Agent: Estate Agent: IRE International euros Web ref.: 35795 Caleta Property 186,000 euros Web ref.: 37334 Area: Area: Caleta de Fuste Corralejo Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Sunway euros Web ref.: 21584 IRE International 215,000 euros Web ref.: 38593 1 1 1 2 3 We offer a full range of LEGAL including: Corralejo Corralejo Estate Agent: Estate Agent: English:English mobile:- 270,000 euros Web ref.: 44984 3 1 2 3 1 Spanish/French:- IRE International Fuerteventura Property World 259,950 euros Web ref.: 54255 3 170 Area: Area: La Oliva Corralejo Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Remax IRE International 284,000 euros Web ref.: 38914 299,950 euros Web ref.: 68048 2 1 4 110 3 1 1 80 SERVICES Civil Law Criminal Law Employment Law Public Law Area: Area: Spanish/French mobile:Fax:- 0034 928 879717 0034 670 364559 0034 928 879656 0034 667 703358 0034 928 163790 Calle Alcalde Fco. Berriel 3, 1ª 35610 Caleta de Fuste Calle Primero de Mayo 78,1ª, 35600 Puerto del Rosario Fuertevenura, Spain maite@fuerteventuradirect.com info@fuerteventuradirect.com www.fuerteventuradirect.com Area: Area: 345,000 2 3 1 2 109 2 1 210,000 2 105 Lawyers Corralejo El Cotillo Estate Agent: Estate Agent: IRE International euros Web ref.: 37376 Remax 504,000 euros Web ref.: 68047 Ask for legal advice Rental Specialists and complete buying services Caleta de Fuste office 0034 928 163 774 Live The Dream A fully independent, family-run British Estate Agent offering properties at competitive prices and providing unparalleled levels of professional and personal service www.fuerte-property.com • One-bed bungalows 100m from Corralejo’s main street – close to beaches and all amenities 3 Bedroom duplex, direct from developer, Caleta De Fuste golf course 230,000€ 3 Bedroom luxury golf villa, private pool, Caleta De Fuste 377,850€ 1 bedroom duplex, very central, Caleta De Fuste 120,000€ • Reduced price for a limited period only! • Fully-furnished two-bed apartment close to town centre • Enjoys unrestricted views to the Corralejo sand dunes • Communal pools, tennis and volleyball courts on site • Priced for a quick sale! Price: From 137,932 Euros Price: 125,000 Euros • With fitted kitchen, communal pool and night-time security Fuerteventura Property World C/ Almirante Nelson 5, 35660 Corralejo, Fuerteventura 2 Bedroom bungalow, fantastic views, Caleta De Fuste 160,000€ Freedom4Sale 30 2 Bedroom bungalow, fully furnished, Caleta De Fuste 235,000€ 3 Bedroom duplex, fantastic views, Caleta De Fuste 206,000€ Tel: + 34 928 867 989 Mobile: + 34 696 079 572 www.fuerteventura-propertyworld.com info@fuerteventura-propertyworld.com Visit - www.freedom4sale.com Exclusive Selling Agents CASTILLO BEACH SOL Caleta de Fuste PRICE 95.000€ • Fully refurbished • Fitted and equipped kitchen • Private terrace • One bedroom bungalows • Communal pool and garden areas Caleta de Fuste Land for Sale Caleta de Fuste Costa Antigua A lovely frontline bungalow, with unspoilt sea views. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, an independent fully fitted kitchen, private front & rear terrace & garden area. We have a selection of land for sale in & around the centre of the Island. A selection of ground floor furnished apartments for sale. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, an independent fitted kitchen & private terraces. Communal pool. A selection of fully furnished duplexes, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a spacious fitted kitchen & lounge & a balcony. Communal swimming pool. Price 150.000 Euros. Consult us for prices & location. Caleta de Fuste. A selection of fully furnished apartments in the centre of Caleta. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, fitted kitchens, private storage room & garage parking. Communal pool. Prices from: 155.000 euros Prices from: 115.000 euros. Corralejo Caleta de Fuste Corralejo A fully furnished top floor apartment. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a fitted kitchen & lounge, & a private balcony. Communal pools. An exquisite top floor golf apartment, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a fitted kitchen, 3 large terraces. Stunning views of both golf courses. Communal pool. Price 99.000 Euros. A stunning fully furnished villa. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (Jacuzzi) fitted kitchen. Private terraces garden and swimming pool. Price 350.000 Euros. Prices from: 150.000 euros. Price: 270.000 euros. Avda. Juan Ramón Soto Morales Nº 9, Residencial Esmeralda, Local Nº 2, 35610 CALETA DE FUSTE. ANTIGUA. FUERTEVENTURA. Telephone number: 0034 + 928 16 01 75 website: www.carmenvillazan.com e.mail: info@carmenvillazan.com PROFILE Names: Barry Lister and Debbie Boaben Ages: Old enough to find true love; young enough to enjoy it! From: London and Chester Wish List: A New Life Actual: Perfection Budget: Prepared to risk everything Actual: Gained everything Case study Caleta de Fuste, Fuerteventura A match made in Caleta When writing our case studies about people who have been brave enough to take their world by the ears, shake it up and go out and find the new life of their dreams that so many others only talk of, it is always a heart-warming experience. But this particular true-life story has even more to warm the heart than usual. When writing our case studies about people who have been brave enough to take their world by the ears, shake it up and go out and find the new life of their dreams that so many others only talk of, it is always a heart-warming experience. But this particular true-life story has even more to warm the heart than usual. Our story begins with Barry, who is in his early fifties, when he was living in London and working as a pipe work engineer. However, if you ever meet him don´t make the same mistake I did and say “Oh you mean you were a plumber!” Barry, Debbie and daughters. When I stood up again I asked him what the difference was between a Plumber and a Pipe Work Engineer, his first answer was “about 10 quid an hour” His second answer however was far more detailed and technical and I am happy to share with you now my somewhat shortened version of the difference in case you ever need to know. “Pipe work Engineers have bigger tools than plumbers” Barry however was not really content with his life and desperately wanted to go out in search of a new one. He lived alone, worked too hard and enjoyed life too little, so following an enjoyable holiday in Fuerteventura, he decided to go home, sell his house, take early retirement and move out to the sun to finally begin enjoying the quality of life he had been missing. The Carmen Villazan team ready to assist. He had taken a real liking to the area around Caleta de Fuste, which is only a short drive from the airport on the Eastern side of the island. He therefore decided to buy a one bedroom bungalow on a development called Cocosol, which is a lovely little quiet and well-maintained complex in Costa Antigua, only around a kilometre from the centre of Caleta. Everything went smoothly with the sale of his house in the UK and the purchase if his new home in the sun, so Barry settled in to begin his new life which was now perfect with the exception of the fact that he was still living alone so had no one to share his wonderful new life with. Our story now shifts a couple of thousand miles to the North, to a house in Chester in England where Debbie lived with her two young daughters, Nieve and Tamsyn who are now aged 6 and 9. Debbie worked hard as a special needs teacher; a rewarding occupation that she loved, although with all such careers that require so much dedication, it left her little time outside of looking after her own girls to find much of a personal life for herself. The Carmen Villazan office in Caleta de Fuste. Freedom4Sale 32 So Debbie one day took the plunge and decided to try and find the love of her life in the same place that so many others currently do, and I don´t mean down the pub or the supermarket. Debbie joined one of the growing number of very professional and discreet Internet sites that provide so many people with the opportunity to safely meet others like themselves. Little did Debbie realise that at the same time, two thousand miles to the South, on a small Island she had barely heard of, just 100 km off the coast of West Africa sat a man she had never met, reading the words she had just written. But, with a perfect mixture of the power of technology and the Internet thrown in with large helpings of the human spirits desire to find and follow the scent of true love regardless of obstacles or geographic boundaries; soon internet chats turned to phone calls and phone calls turned into a life changing holiday for Debbie and the girls when they made their first visit to Fuerteventura. The following 12 months saw an increasing number of air miles being built up by both Barry and Debbie as they took it in turns to visit one another. And as time went on it became clear to both of them that they had found what they were looking for in terms of someone to share their life with. However, along with the wonderful realisation that they had both found the person they wanted to share their life with, was the practical consideration of where they would in fact share it, as their lives were still two thousand miles apart. Now Chester is a lovely place, but when put to a family vote as to where Debbie, Tamsyn and Nieve would each prefer to live, either Chester or Fuerteventura, the answer was unanimous; the next flights that they booked to Fuerteventura would be one way only. So fourteen months ago Debbie and the girls arrived to begin their new life, as a new family on a new Island but there was still one vital ingredient missing as whilst Barry lived in a lovely bungalow, it was not the family house that they now needed. So, they now had to go off in search of a new family home as well. During the time they had all spent there, they had all grown to love the Costa Antigua area so they decided that would be the ideal place to begin the search for their family home. At this point they met with Bianca from Carmen Villazans Real Estate Agency in Caleta de Fuste and explained to her what they were looking for and where they wanted to be based. Now sometimes when looking for a property you can look for weeks or months and find nothing that you really want; you can look at lots of different options and go back and buy the very first property that you saw or, as in this case, you can be absolutely clear about what you want, walk in to the right agent who understands your requirements perfectly and be shown the right house straight away. And as it turns out, they didn´t have far to move as their new home was only a stones throw from the bungalow that Barry had been living in. Called Residencial Costa Antigua, the new complex consists of three storey town houses surrounding a large communal swimming Visit - www.freedom4sale.com However there were a few teething problems! With the house that is, not with the family” “In any new property that has never been lived in, you don´t find out about everything until you move in and actually start living in it and using things. Over the course of the first few weeks I was in and out of Biancas office on a regular basis, to report little problems as they came to light” pool and is set only 200 metres from the sea, with a pleasant stroll along the coastal path taking you in to Caleta de Fuste. The houses are perfect for a family being spacious inside with terraces front and back, a kitchen, living room and W.C. on the ground floor, two bedrooms and a bathroom on the middle floor with the master bedroom and en-suite bathroom on the top floor as well as a balcony. The whole family were happy with the house so they told Bianca they would proceed with the purchase. Bianca and the other staff at the office of Carmen Villazan in the High Street in Caleta quickly and efficiently dealt with all the relevant paperwork, organised the mortgage and without much delay got the sale safely through Notary so Barry, Debbie and the girls could move in and get on with their lives. However, the work of the team at Carmen Villazans did not stop once the deal was done. Debbie takes up the story “We were delighted with the house; it was every thing we wanted and brand new so we could make our own mark on it. It was wonderful starting out as a new family in a brand new home. “There was never anything major, only niggly little problems with the water system and plug sockets, things like that. I must admit I thought they might get a bit fed up with me going in and out all the time, but it was our new home and I wanted it to be perfect. I really needn´t have worried though as each time Carmen, Bianca and the team, just clarified exactly what the problem was, then got it sorted out with builders. Quick, simple and no fuss. It was great service” Now during this time the pair had been busy with other things as well; they had sold up some other property in the UK and also started to rent out the bungalow in Cocosol on holiday lets. They were handling the rental and management of the bungalow themselves and were having great success. So it wasn´t long before they had another chat with Carmen Villazans office. Knowing and loving the development they were living on they decided it would also be the ideal place to own another property to also rent out on holiday lets. So being old hands now they quickly got down to business and added property number three to their portfolio. They quickly got the snagging problems sorted out again and with the house spruced up and furnished began to make more holiday bookings. In a very short space of time they had met a number of other locals who were impressed with how they were looking after their own property rentals and were offered more properties to rent out and manage on behalf of other people. Pretty soon they realised that an ideal business was being placed in their lap if they wanted it, so yet another new adventure for the family began. Not long after this, they had a new addition to their family when Costa Antigua Total Care was born. Now just a few short months after starting to successfully rent out and manage their own properties to holiday makers, they have twelve other properties that they manage for other people and they are going from strength to strength. So how have they managed so many changes in such a short space of time? Debbie explains “Well I guess the last couple of years has been quite a whirlwind really, we have done so much. We have moved country, began to live as a new family, sold property in the UK and bought property here as well starting a new business” “But what made things much easier for us was having people we could rely on and trust over here. Bianca and the team at Carmen Villazan were really great and they made what could have been a stressful and difficult time, an easy and enjoyable one. If you are looking to start a new life over here I recommend letting them help you do it!” So, if you are looking for a new life, a new love, a new business, a new home or maybe all four, Barry and Debbie are living proof that you can find whatever you are searching for; as long as you look in the right places! Find many more properties and property information at www.freedom4sale.com Freedom4Sale 33 • Fuerteventura section • Fuerteventura section • Fuerteventura section • Fuerteventura section • Fuerteventura section • Fuerteventura section • - Estate Agents FUERTEVENTURA PROPERTIES Tecno Service – Estate Agency has successfully operated for many years as a leading company in the property purchase and sale market in Fuerteventura. Represented by: Isabella - Fausto - Francesco - Ian Paseo Marítimo s/nº. Aptos. Los Geranios. Local 11 Phone: 0034 928 176 603 Fax: 0034 928 067 013 Email: tecnos5b@hotmail.com www.tecnoservicehouse.com Find your dream home - for holidays or living in a fabulous setting, to enjoy good weather all year round Your place in the sun with the world´s number one Avda Nuestra Señora del Carmen, CORRALEJO Tel 0034 928 53 72 31 Fax 0034 928 86 75 46 Email info@remax-propertycentre.com www.remaxtriana.es Freedom4Sale 34 Visit - www.freedom4sale.com Fuerteventura property Fuerteventura property LAS 07-785 OFV06-006 Wonderful studio located on Paradero II in Las Americas. This spacious studio consists of 1 bathroom, fully fitted American kitchen, lounge/dining room and large terrace enjoying beautiful garden views. This complex has 2 swimming pools, pool bar,is located close to all amenities and only 5 minutes walk from the beach. Excellent Investment at an Excellent Price! Wonderful villa in the village of Triquivijate. This villa consists of 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, WC, separate kitchen, dining room, spacious lounge leading onto a south-facing terrace enjoying stunning countryside views. Built on a 2.5 acre plot with plenty of space for a private pool. Located just 10 minutes drive from the beach and golf resort of Caleta de Fuste. 91,000 Euros 330,000 Euros CA06-093 Beautiful bungalow located on Villas de Antigua in Caleta de Fuste. This bungalow consists of 2 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom, fitted kitchen and a lounge/dining room leading onto a lovely sunny terrace, enjoying breath-taking sea and golf views. This bungalow also has front and rear gardens, with space for a small pool and private off road parking. Highly Recommended! Sunway Tenerife 159,000 Euros Visit our Blog today at www.sunway-canaries.com 2, Parque Cattleya, Playa de las Americas 38660, Tenerife. www.sunway-tenerife.com admin@sunway-tenerife.com Tel : (+34) 922 790021 - 791900 Fax : (+34) 922 795172 Uk Tel : 0871 711 5079 Sunway Fuerteventura Avda. Virgin de Antigua 22, C.C. Apart El Castillo, Local Comercial 4, Caleta de Fuste, Antigua 35610, Fuerteventura www.sunway-fuerteventura.com info@sunway-fuerteventura.com Tel : (+34) 928 163757 / 928 163574 Fax : (+34) 928 163811 Tel (UK Office) : 0871 731 0998 Find many more properties and property information at www.freedom4sale.com Freedom4Sale 35 • Fuerteventura section • Fuerteventura section • Fuerteventura section • Fuerteventura section • Fuerteventura section • Fuerteventura section • Tenerife property He LANZAROTE BARGAIN PROPERTIES who Los Molinos, Costa Teguise 1bed apt, 55sqm + 2 terraces. This complex is an original Cesar Manrique design. Price 84,000 euros Location Property Consultants Tel: +34 928 827257 www.location-lanzarote.com dares wins! The now world famous motto of the S.A.S “He Who Dares Wins!” would also be a fitting way to describe the savvy buyers who are jumping in to buy in the Canary Islands now instead of delaying their decision as many are currently doing. However, with so much information, gossip, rumour and talk of property crashes flying around its no wonder that a lot of people are confused at the moment about what is happening. So in this feature we are going to separate fact from fiction and look specifically at the property market in the Canary Islands. Mortgages Firstly, where did these current global financial problems stem from? Put simply, banks in many countries including Spain and the UK but mainly it must be said in America, lent too much money to too many people who couldn’t really afford it! With a good mixture of stupidity and greed the banks over exposed themselves to ‘risky’ loans which is fine when everybody pays but throw in some inflation and interest rate rises and all of a sudden you have millions of people worldwide that can no longer afford the monthly repayments. The banks then start racking up billions in bad debt and begin to bolt the doors and windows and pull up the drawbridge even refusing to lend money to each other. This then results in the so called ‘credit crunch’ or ´credit squeeze´ that we see now, but what do these terms actually mean? Well, all it really means is a return to sensible, responsible lending practises which is what the banks should have been doing in the first place. Gone are the days when the banks would accept a valuation way above both reality and the actual purchase price and also gone are the days of offering non residents 90 percent mortgages. The fact is though that if you have a 30 percent deposit a good credit rating and a provable income sufficient to service the loan, the banks will lend to you. Now that may mean that you need to buy a more modest property than you had hoped but surely knowing that you can comfortably afford it rather than stretching or even over stretching yourself is a good thing? Currency I shall not even attempt in this piece to look at all the issues that may affect the exchange rate between Sterling and the Euro or discuss whether the UK should already be in the Euro. The fact remains that on the face of it at least, if you are a Sterling buyer, the prices appear to have gone up by 10-15 percent over the past few months. There are other factors relating to this perceived price increase that I will discuss in the section on property prices below but there is another way of looking at the current exchange rate situation. There are always a large number of UK residents looking to sell their property in the Canary Island as well as others looking to buy. When a UK resident sells they generally want to take their money back to the UK and therefore will need to exchange it back into Sterling. They can therefore com- Freedom4Sale 36 fortably adjust t h e i r Euro sales price down by 10-15 percent and still end up with the same amount of Sterling that they would have had if they had sold at a higher sales price a few months ago. Club Regata, Costa Teguise Three double bedrooms, two bathrooms, private pool. Fully furnished. Price reduced to 240,000 euros Location Property Consultants Tel: +34 928 827257 www.location-lanzarote.com Las Atalayas, Costa Teguise Consists of three bedrooms. The house will be sold furnished. Price reduced to 235,000€ Location Property Consultants Tel: +34 928 827257 www.location-lanzarote.com Las Brisas Apartment, Corralejo 2-bed, 1-bath unfurnished but brand new apartment. So a purchase like this will see Price 129,200€ you paying more for your Euros Fuerteventura Property now than previously but you will World need less of them and you will end up Tel: +34 928 867989 paying roughly the same Sterling figure. www.fuerteventura-propertyworld.com Triquivijate Price Reduced for Quick sale. 3 Bedroom detached villa on a 2500m2 plot Price 200,000€ Tecno Service Tel: +34 928 176603 www.tecnoservicehouse.com Spain V Canaries There are always constant reports on the Spanish property market and yes it is absolutely true that at the present time the property market in mainland Spain has massive problems, FACT! It is however also a fact that the property market in the Canary Islands is totally different to the mainland and with the exception of the issues covered in this piece, does not share the same massive and serious problems. The simple reason is that on the mainland they have built too much property. Now some of you may say that there has been too much property built in the Canary Islands as well, but until you have spent some time driving along the Costas in Spain and in other popular regions, you have no idea whatsoever what TOO MUCH really looks like. Try and imagine what three quarters of a million new and empty properties looks like and then compare that against the Canaries. There really is no comparison so whilst commentators may report on sweeping price reductions throughout Spain you mustn’t think that this will extend as far as the Canary Islands as whilst some small adjustments are taking place, there are simply always too many potential buyers for the volume of property available for there to be meaningful across the board price reductions. Property Prices As mentioned above, mainland Spain will see price reductions in certain over stocked markets but it will still take some time to mop up the excess of property that currently exists. FUERTEVENTURA BARGAIN PROPERTIES Detached Villa, Calte de Fuste set Choice of 3 fabulous detached vilby prilas, two with private swimming vate venpools & 3 bedrooms or one with 5 dors that it bedrooms & no pool. Valued at has mislead the 380,000 euros. Price 259,000€ market as to what Fuerteventura Residences S.L the true values really TEL: 0034 928 160 004/006 were. www.fuerteventuraresidences.com As a result, what we are now starting to see is these over ambitious vendors beginning to listen to professional advice regarding the true market value of their property, with resulting price reductions bringing things more in line with reality and where they should have been priced in the first place. But this process in itself, whilst much needed, is also helping to create a false impression. Technology these days is so amazing that at the click of a few buttons, any of us can, over the Internet find out almost anything. Many property websites can be interrogated to provide average prices across the properties on its site and these ´statistics´ are often then reported in the media as “actual” figures and trends. But there is of course a glaringly obvious problem with this, which is not reported. Lets look at an example by way of explanation: When looking at the pricing throughout the Canary Islands what we are seeing is a much needed and welcome adjustment. Prices have risen too high and too fast for these constant increases to be sustainable so over the next few years we should see modest, sustainable growth. Take a website with 1000 properties listed for sale. At least 40 percent (400 properties) will have been on the site for over 12 months as they were simply priced too high in the first place. Now assume half of these (200 properties) have their prices reduced to the ´correct´ market price. However there is another issue with regard to pricing that now thankfully appears to be slowly changing. For far too long, properties have not been valued by real estate agents, they have been valued by the vendors. There have been so many ludicrously high asking prices If you were to interrogate this site, before and after this process to find the average values you would at a stroke see a price reduction of 5-10 percent or more across the board. This then gets reported in the media as “prices drop 10 percent in one week!” with the net result that Visit - www.freedom4sale.com Los Gurrupitos, Costa Teguise 3 bedroom apartment. Sold furnished. Price 175,000€ (valued at around 215,000€) Sold via Estupendo, Tel +34 928 593113, www.grupoestupendo.com Los Carmenes, Costa Teguise Apartments are in good condition and are being sold unfurnished.Ideal for first time or investment buyers Price 93,500€ (values at around 120,000€ ) Estupendo, Tel +34 928 593113, www.grupoestupendo.com Playa Blanca 3 bedroom detached villa with its own private pool Price 280,000€ Sea Breeze Properties Tel 0034 928349411 www.seabreezelanzarote.com Corralejo Brand new three bedroom villa with private pool access. Price 270,000€ Inmobiliaria Aurytur +34 928 537197 www.aurytur.com Corralejo 3 bedroom townhouse valued at 266,000 euros. Good communal facilities. 2 year 5% rental guarantee. Price 233,000€ Horizon Property Group Tel +34 922 748313 www.horizonpropertygroup.com El Duque, Costa Adeje. Brand new luxury modern townhouses with 2 or 3 bedrooms Prices from 350,000€ Second Home Tenerife Tel: +34 922 71 55 91 www.secondhometenerife.com Caleta de Fuste 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom townhouse, communal pool and sun terraces. Valuation in excess of 220,000 euros. Price 178,500€ Inmobiliaria Palmasta 0034 928 547 679 www.palmasta.com Malibu Park, San Eugenio Alto Refurbished one bedroom apartment on complex over looking Aqua Park and amenities. Furnished with sea views Price reduced to 131,250€ The Property Gallery Tel +34 922719925 www.thepropertygallery.org Puerto Rico. 2 bed property on popular complex close to Europa Centre Price 84,000€ Ideal Home canarias +34 928 150767 www.idealhomecanarias.com Funchal, Los Cristianos One double bedroom apartment on complex. Good rental potential. Sold furnished. Price aprox 88.580€ The Property Gallery Tel +34 922719925 www.thepropertygallery.org TENERIFE BARGAIN PROPERTIES Puerto Rico. Apartment on quiet complex sold fully furnished and ready to move in. Sea views, childrens pool, poolbar and sun terrace Prices 80,000€ Dream homes Tel: +34 928 141 202 www.dreamhomesgrancanaria.com Ocean Golf & Country Club, Golf del Sur URGENT Quick sale required cheapest 1 bedroom on the complex a fully furnished apartment in pristine condition Price aprox 126.000€ The Property Gallery Tel +34 922719925 www.thepropertygallery.org people panic and stop buying as they think the market is falling, when in reality nothing has happened at all. The right time to buy? As far as the Canary Islands are concerned the answer to this question has to be yes it is and this is why! As a result of the reasons stated above, whilst there simply is no crisis in the Canary Island property market, many buyers have been confused by negative press reports and have delayed their decisions whilst others keen to buy have been caught up in the banks temporary reluctance to write new mortgages. This has led to an overall drop in the level of sales across the Canary Islands over recent months, which in turn has meant that bargains that would normally be snapped up straight away are often overlooked. T o highlight the incredible value that is out there right now, waiting for you, we have provided details of some amazing bargains and superb investments throughout the Canary Islands. But if you are one of those who prefers to think “ I want to wait until the banks sort themselves out, and interest rates come down and the exchange rate improves etc” then I have only one thing to say to you! GRAN CANARIA BARGAIN PROPERTIES In the words of that annoying game show whose name I can´t remember “ lets look at what you could have Find many more properties and property information at www.freedom4sale.com won!” The only thing that remains to say in closing, is that the offers you can see in this feature will simply not be available in a few months time, so when you do eventually decide the time is right to buy and you cannot find bargains like this anymore, just remember “I love to say I told you so!” Freedom4Sale 37 The Property Gallery, Tenerife COMPANY PROFILE Company Name: The Property Gallery & Tenerife Property Gallery. Location: Puerto Colon & Fañabe, Tenerife. Year Company Established: 1997. Years Of Owners Experience: Over 20 Years. Name Of Owners: Peter & Carola Williams. Website Address: www.thepropertygallery.org Email Address: thepropertygallery@teide.net Telephone Number: (00 34) 922 719925 Agent Focus For some people, visiting a Real Estate Agent is much like visiting a Doctor; Whilst it´s not something that you look forward to, you know it´s something you need to do from time to time. Being a good Real Estate Agent then, requires some of the attributes of being a good Doctor; people need to feel trust, security and stability, not just see a good bedside manner. So for any readers considering buying or selling property in Tenerife that really want to know they are in safe and capable hands, you won´t find a better place than The Property Gallery for your next prescription. When the company was founded by husband and wife team, Peter and Carola Williams back in 1997 they were already building upon a foundation of stability and expertise, with Peter already having had over decade of first hand experience within the Tenerife property market before The Property Gallery first opened its doors. And with Peters daughter Kate now an integral part of the team as well, they are truly a family business. So what in Peters opinion makes The Property Gallery different for property buyers and sellers in Tenerife? “When we started out our aim was really quite simple. We didn´t want to just try and sell somebody a house, we wanted to help them to buy a home. Many people don´t realise that there is much more to owning a home out here than just saying yes I´ll buy one” Carola continues the story “A tremendous amount of the work that we do for our clients is actually done after they have bought their property. They come in to see us with all manner of letters and documents in Spanish that they don´t understand, so we translate for them and help to deal with all manner of issues related to living out here” Peter adds “In fact between us and the fabulous staff that we have we speak around eight different languages I think, so we can pretty much help out most people one way or another. We have always found that by focussing on helping people and sorting out the problems for our clients, even if they don´t relate directly to their property purchase, our business Works really well. In fact you could say the more we help people the better our business Works” He continues ”In my opinion there is much more to a running a successful business than merely making money. Yes obviously we need to make a profit but that´s just a part of it. Even though we live on a beautiful tropical island, we still need to wake up every morning and want to go to work and also we want and need our staff to be happy, which I guess they must be as they have all been with us for years as well” Freedom4Sale 38 When visiting their offices it is clear that they have found an excellent balance of professionalism and a straightforward, relaxed and friendly approach. You can sit either in the office or out front on the terrace and simply chat or look through portfolios of property. When you find something you like the look of you can either ask to view and be shown around the area and the property by either Peter or one of the staff or if you don´t feel ready to view, you can simply take away a copy of the property details with you; either way you will never feel under pressure. As Peter explains “We treat people as we would like to be treated ourselves if we were in their positions; we can´t do it any other way, it´s just the way we are. And it´s really gratifying that many clients from the past have become friends over the years; some people simply stop by for a coffee and a chat when they are passing and others have bought and sold through us many times over the years” Even though they are based in the centre of the South of Tenerife, demand over the years has meant that the geographical area that they cover has increased greatly. Peter continues “We obviously have a tremendous amount of both new build and resale properties for sale around our office locations but having been out here so long now we know a lot of people, so have been asked to both find and market property in many other areas of the island, so whatever clients are looking for, there´s a very good chance we can find the right thing for them” Again due to both the approach taken by Peter and his team as well as the amount of years they have been helping people, they have built up an excellent network of reliable service providers, which are needed when somebody is buying a home. Property Gallery clients can expect to be introduced to independent top local lawyers who will ensure that any property purchase is completely secure as well as dealing with the leading banks to secure the best possible mortgage terms. However, once clients have completed on their purchase they may still require the services of local decoration and furnishing companies or even house decorators and builders; whatever the requirement, The Property Gallery team will be able to steer you in the right direction. And finally as Peter says “We´ve been here for people in the past, we´re still here for people now and we´ll be here for people in the future. We know we´ve become a part of many clients lives and they´ve become a part of ours; when you have dealt with somebody and then they recommend their children or parents or friends to you, it´s a great responsibility as well as an honour. We love our Island, we love our work and we would love to help you either find or sell your home here in Tenerife” Visit - www.freedom4sale.com C.C. Centro Playa, Local No 9, Puerto Colon, San Eugenio Bajo, Playa de las Americas, 38660 Adeje, Tenerife, Canary Islands. Tel: (00 34) 922 719 925 / 922 719 889 Fax: (00 34) 922 719 616 UK tel: 0871 222 8720 e-mail: thepropertygallery@teide.net CLUB ATLANTIS, SAN EUGNIO. REF: B983. BED X1, BATH X1. This is a very rare opportunity to acquire one of these incredibly sought after properties. Club Atlantis is a very exclusive and superbly maintained complex of apartments and bungalows located on the edge of the marina at Puerto Colon. On site facilities include 24-hour reception, three pools, bars, launderette and hairdressers. For sale we have a one – bedroom 1st floor apartment. The apartment is sold furnished and would be ideal for rental purposes. This apartment comprises of one bedroom, one bathroom, lounge, a built-in dining area, kitchen, and it has fantastic views to the Swimming pool Sea, and Harbor from the terrace. FAIRWAY VILLAGE, GOLF DEL SUR. REF: C998. BED X2, BATH X2. We have for sale a lovely property on the complex of Fairways Village. This charming cottage-style house with private roof terrace is uniquely situated in the best position on this complex. The spacious high ceiling lounge leads to a fully fitted kitchen and dining area. French doors lead from the lounge and the 2 bedrooms onto the terrace and wraparound pretty gardens. This property boasts some of the most spectacular views over the Golf course, waterfalls and lakes and the sea & mountain. There are three swimming pools on the complex and good restaurants and a few bars offering good English cuisine. £210.000 STERLING 380.000 EUROS BELLAMAR, FAÑABE. REF: C981. BED X2, BATH X2. LOS NARANJOS, SAN EUGENIO ALTO. REF: D864. BED X3, BATH X2. The small tranquil complex of Bellamar II is located on the borders of Fañabe and El Duque. This is a very much sought after area. On site there is a community swimming pool. Here we are delighted to be able to offer for sale a first floor apartment with views of the ocean. It comprises of two double bedrooms both with fitted wardrobes, one and a half bathrooms, spacious lounge and a separate fitted kitchen with utility room. The terrace can be accessed from both the lounge and master bedroom, from where you have sea and mountain views. If you are looking for a light and bright property in one of the most expensive areas of the South of Tenerife and within easy reach of the tourist areas and beaches then this is definitely it. A open plan penthouse that consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 luxury bathrooms (one en-suite with a bath and the other with a shower), spacious lounge/dining area, large fully fitted kitchen including dishwasher, and 2 terraces + a spacious roof terrace all enjoying some spectacular panoramic views. It also comes with a garage space, store room and a utility area with a brand new washing machine. Sold unfurnished. 260.000 EUROS 430.000 EUROS Mirador del Sur Фаза 2 Новая застройка Вторая фаза этого изумительного комплекса уже в продаже! 17 эксклюзивных вилл класса люкс с собственным бассейном и садом, большими террасами и просторным холлом, гаражом на 2 автомобиля и кладовой комнатой, расположены в очень популярном дорогом районе, по соседству с виллами стоимостью около 1 миллиона евро. Это отличная инвестиция и выгодная сделка! Все виллы имеют неповторимый вид на океан и панорамный вид на Лас Америкас. Общая площадь застройки варьируется от 321 до 529 кв.м. Цена от 690.000 Eвро. ПОСЕТИТЕ НАШУ ДЕМОНСТРАЦИОННУЮ ВИЛЛУ: Пн. – Пт. с 10.00 до 14.00 Вся дополнительная информация на русском языке по телефону: 617 234 953 MIRADOR DEL SUR Phase II, SAN EUGENIO ALTO The second phase of this fabulous new development has now been released! There are 17 luxury, exclusive, detached villas all with their own swimming pool in the garden, large terrace areas, garage for minimum 2 cars, store rooms, and very spacious living areas. Situated in an upmarket residential location neighbouring many villas in excess of the million euro mark these brand new properties are an excellent buy. All the villas enjoy great views to the sea. Total built vary between 320.70 m2 – 528.95 m2. Prices from 690.000 Euros. VISIT OUR SHOW HOUSE Monday – Friday 10 am – 2 pm or call (0034) 629 570093 for more information. Note - On Phase I of this development the last few semi-detached and detached villas available, prices from 363.000 Euros. w w w . t h e p r o p e r t y g a l l e r y . o r g • Tenerife section • Tenerife section • Tenerife section • Tenerife section • Tenerife section • Tenerife section •Tenerife section • Tenerife property price guide Golf del Sur Estate Agent: The Property Gallery Sunway Web ref.: 47203 The Property Gallery 2 1 Web ref.: 50501 1 1 Area: Area: Costa del Silencio Golf del Sur Estate Agent: Tenerife Divine Properties Estate Agent: The Property Line 1 56 145,950 Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Estate Agent: RH Lanzarote euros Web ref.: 55436 1 1 Lupain 173,250 euros Web ref.: 47200 1 Callao Salvaje 2 Area: Lupain 179,655 euros Web ref.: 47201 2 1 1 2 1 Area: 2 1 1 45 Property Alliance 2 199,500 1 1 1 45 Los Cristianos Amarilla Golf 183,300 euros Web ref.: 46140 Sunway 147,500 euros Web ref.: 44119 Area: 162,500 euros Web ref.: 40739 The Property Line Estate Agent: Estate Agent: The Property Line Area: Las Americas Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Estate Agent: 1 Area: Los Cristianos El Medano 1 1 1 67 Las Americas 1 1 472 Los Cristianos 157,500 euros Web ref.: 68070 1 1 1 68 Sunway euros Web ref.: 47230 Area: Area: The Property Line 105,000 euros Web ref.: 39805 Area: 137,500 euros Web ref.: 35257 129,094 euros Web ref.: 54484 1 1 99,950 euros 1 1 1 2 140 Area: Area: Estate Agent: Estate Agent: 92,155 euros 1 49 Estate Agent: Tamaimo 50499 1 1 1 45 Las Americas Costa del Silencio Web ref.: 1 1 Area: Area: 63,000 euros 1 1 1 1 1 Area: Area: Torviscas Alto Torviscas Alto Estate Agent: Estate Agent: The Property Gallery The Property Gallery 199,800 euros Web ref.: 49243 1 57 2 1 210,000 euros Web ref.: 49247 2 1 2 57 Area: Area: Golf del Sur Bahia del Duque Las Americas Palm Mar Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Second Home Tenerife Estate Agent: Tenerife Divine Properties Estate Agent: 260,314 euros Web ref.: 44067 215,000 euros Web ref.: 49083 2 1 824 315,800 euros Web ref.: 68013 2 100 2 The Property Gallery 345,000 euros Web ref.: 50502 1 3 1 Area: Area: Area: Area: Las Americas Bahia del Duque San Eugenio Alto El Madroñal Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Second Home Tenerife Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Property Alliance 369,000 euros Web ref.: 48215 430,500 euros Web ref.: 46010 2 Area: Area: The Property Gallery 2 The Property Gallery 2 The Property Gallery 470,000 euros Web ref.: 49245 619,500 euros Web ref.: 49085 Aguamarina, Golf del Sur 1 bed 1 bath apartment with side views of the new marina. This apartment has hardly been used from new and the furniture and decor are immaculate. Excellent rental potential on this beautiful resort. Due to the tranquillity of the Golf del Sur this resort is ideal for those who wish to really chill out and relax on holiday, but also suitable for families as there is a plethora of amenities close by. Only a 10 minute drive away from Tenerife’s Reina Sofia airport and just a 15 minute drive away from the livelier resorts of Los Cristianos and Playa de las Americas Price 131,500 euros Parque Albatros, Golf del Sur We are pleased to offer a selection of 1 bed, 1 bath apartments on this very desirable resort. All with pool, garden or golf course views. Properties like this rarely become available. The San Blas main square is the central point for evening entertainment with plenty of shops, bars and restaurants, some offering cabaret acts and music to entertain you while you dine. Only a 10 minute drive away from Tenerife’s Reina Sofia airport and just a 15 minute drive away from the livelier resorts of Los Cristianos and Playa de las Americas. Price 89,590 euros Fairways Club, Amarilla Golf A very attractive 2 bed, 1 bath top floor apartment. Recently renovated, spacious accommodation with good sized balcony and large private roof terrace giving panoramic views of the golf course and mountains. Amarilla Golf is only about ten minutes from the airport and is a fast developing area. Facilities in the area include golf, horse riding, tennis, bowling and diving at the new marina. Close to the ocean and coastal path which takes you to Costa del Silencio in one direction and to the fishing village of Los Abrigos in the other. Price 160,000 euros Aldea Blanca Winter Gardens This lovely 2 bed, 2 bath penthouse apartment has a huge roof top terrace where views of the sea, mountains, golf course and bowling green can be enjoyed. The property also benefits from a private underground parking space and is being sold fully furnished. Created aound the challenging golf course which comprises of three sets of 9 holes. There is also an 18 hole course at Amarilla within walking distance. The area is not just for golfers there are some lovely holiday complexs in the area with a wide selection of bars & restaurants. Price 290,500 euros Aldea Blanca Sand Club, Golf del Sur Green Park, Golf del Sur Beautifully decorated 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom family house with a private pool in a village location. Total plot of 456m2. Large family lounge leading onto a rear garden of 220m2 and for safety the pool is fenced in.Being sold partly furnished. Must be seen to appreciate. Boasting the best position on a very popular complex, this 2 bed, 1 bath end apartment enjoys far reaching views of the ocean. Centrally located to all amenities, this lovely property will make an ideal holiday or permanent home. Being sold fully furnished. Price 321,000 euros Price 170,000 euros Located in a lovely area close to all amenities and to one the best schools on the island. 3 bed 2 bath bungalow with an attic room and large roof terrace which has 360º views. Air-conditioning in all rooms. The village of Aldea Blanca is only about fifteen minutes drive from the south airport and ten minutes to the resort areas of Golf del Sur & Amarilla Golf. Price 250,350 euros Fantastic investment top floor studio. Ongoing holiday rentals booked which can be passed if required. Benefits pool and sea views and situated on a popular complex near to all amenities. Price 82,000 euros C.C. San Blas L32, Golf del Sur, San Miguel de Abona, Tenerife. Tel: +34 922 73 88 20 From UK: 0871 474 0641 Fax: +34 922 72 75 02 Website: www.property-line.org Email: info@property-line.org Freedom4Sale 40 Visit - www.freedom4sale.com • Tenerife section • Tenerife section • Tenerife section • Tenerife section • Tenerife section • Tenerife section •Tenerife section • EL MADROÑAL, LAS AMERICAS Beautiful detached villa situated in a highly desirable area. Large mature gardens and courtyards offering “Al fresco” dining. A true dream home. 1,500,000€ 5 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms Int: 384m2 Ext: 630m2 Private heated pool Ref: 5V1616 LOS CRISTIANOS 0034 922 77 77 47 OR SAN EUGENIO 0034 922 72 44 33 Find many more properties and property information at www.freedom4sale.com Freedom4Sale 41 Gran Canaria section • Gran Canaria section • Gran Canaria section • Gran Canaria section • Gran Canaria section • Gran Canaria section • Gran Canaria property price guide 2 1 700 euros 1 88 1 1 Area: Area: Puerto Rico Puerto Rico Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Dream Homes p/m Web ref.: 67975 2 1 80,000 euros Dream Homes Web ref.: 54241 3 1 60 2 102 Area: Area: 215,600 1 40 Arguineguin Patalavaca Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Cardenas euros Web ref.: 40927 3 Cardenas 265,000 euros Web ref.: 49707 3 1 2 165 3 225 Area: Area: Arguineguin Tauro Estate Agent: Estate Agent: Ideal Home Canarias Ideal Home Canarias 350,000 euros Web ref.: 50834 570,000 euros Web ref.: 48323 Find thousands more properties for sale and rent at www.freedom4sale.com Tel/fax: 928 15 07 67 Mobile: 606 222 622 680 571 239 E-mail: info@dreamhomesgrancanaria.com TEL: (00 34) 928 141 202, (00 34)676 406 679 Office: Yumbo Shopping Centre, Playa del Inglés www.dreamhomesgrancanaria.com Freedom4Sale 42 Newly refurbished 1-Bedroomed apartment for sale in Puerto Rico. 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