When buying overseas you can save a lot of money using a specialist money transfer company. In the current economic climate this is more imperative than ever. Just give AxiaFx a call an hear what they have to say..FOR FREE... read more.
 In this issue we follow the interesting story of how Andy Wells buys a great property for sale in Playa Blanca.... read more.
The final reward of all your marketing efforts to get your house sold will be a viewing. This tends to be a defining moment and one that brings a lot of us some due tension. That said, an appointment to view your property is often looked at very differently by potential buyers.... read more.
Jameos del Agua is one of the top tourist attractions in Lanzarote. Made from the longest lava tubes in the world. It was beautifully transformed into a bar, restaurant, concert hall and open garden in 1968 with the help of the artist Cesar Manrique..read more.
Before signing anything there are some important pieces of paper you and your lawyer should have a look at ......
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From 1997 until the end of 2006, the Spanish Tax Office charged non-residents of Spain a higher rate of capital gains tax when they sold their properties than local residents had to pay. Foreign non-residents were charged 35% Capital Gains Tax, compared to just 15% paid by residents of Spain.......
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When Cárdenas Real Estate was established 30 years ago, its founder Antonio G. de Cárdenas, was a well-known person in Arguineguín-Mogán. His flawless previous professional career, his and Rolande’s (his wife and an official translator) knowledge of foreign languages - both had lived and worked for some years abroad - earned him an excellent reputation especially amongst the non-resident Real Estate owners in the southwest of the island. With many of them, the business relationship even grew into a friendship. They not only turned to him to buy and sell properties, but recommended him as well to their friends and acquaintances.
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Canary Islands on road to recovery.
 The Canarian vice president Jose Manuel Soria said that the islands are on the 'right track' on the road to financial recover. His statement was based on two factors, new cars and overnight tourist stay duration. New vehicles coming on to the road rose by 11% in the first month of 2010, this compares very well to the fall of 31% for the same month a year ago. The figures for overnight stay duration are also looking good this year compared to last. Last year they dropped by 8.2% compared to a rise early in this year of 3.7%.
This issues estate agent focus talks to Aurytur Real Estate in Corralejo. Get to know this professional company, its staff and their views on the Fuerteventura property market.
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First time buyers in Costa Teguise, Lanzarote.
Follow how these first time buyers to Costa Teguise found all the help they needed from Locations Estate Agency.
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The well known UK tv programme's sister magazine 'A Place in the Sun' is advising English overseas property investors that now is the time to buy propery in the Canary Islands....
To find out more about Canary island property news and information visit our relevant information section
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 The Summer issue, 58, of the Canary Islands leading property magazine is out now. Get the latest news and market low down plus a great insight on bargain properties with their own swimming pools for under 300,000 euros
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In this issue of the Freedom4sale magazine and on the web site is an interesting interview with Fuerteventura Residences. Find out the insider views on the current property issues.
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 Playa Blanca in Lanzarote has been the fastest growing tourism location on the island of Lanzarote. Appealing mainly to families, elderly and luxury clients its popularity shines on. The area has the most five star hotels on the island. There is also an appealing selection of property for sale from budget apartments to high end luxury villas. The upper end of the market is where the greatest price reductions can be found.
New harbour and Marina coming to Corralejo
 The contract for the extention and improvement to Corralejo harbour has been awarded and is expected to take two years to complete. The project will improve and extend the ferry piers, increase the number of moorings for pleasure craft and provide better boat yard facilities.
As well as the existing marina berths the new marina will provide 650 berths for yachts which will be sheltered behind a huge curved breakwater.
Corralejo harbour on the north coast of Fuerteventura is one of the busiest in the Canaries with close to a million passengers a year using the short ferry link to Lanzarote and the project will ensure that increasing passenger demand can be met. The harbour Playa Blanca in Lanzarote will also be extended and improved to allow easier access for the ferries whose entrance at the moment can only be described as tight.
Canarian tourism up
A recent survey has revealed some good news for the canary islands. The Canary Islands is the most popular tourist destination in Spain. The Canarian year round climate cannot be beaten and for guaranteed weather this is the place to come. Another interesting fact is that visitors are also spending more money when holidaying in the Canary Islands.
The new slogan for Spanish tourism is… wait for it… ‘I need Spain’. The idea is that this slogan will help to unify Spain’s position as a leading tourist destination. Spain wants to become known as a ‘first class’ tourist destination, moving into the arena of an all year around cultural holiday location. The idea and slogan for the new campaign was uncovered recently by Spanish Secretary of state for Tourism.
This new image of Spain is intended to be publicized across over 40 countries, the expected audience is more than 400 million people. Over the last two years Spain has increased her promotional budget by 20 per cent.
The previous campaign had a slogan of ‘Smile you’re in Spain’ and was targeted to an audience of only 100 million. The new campaign is selling Spain as a lifestyle destination. Spain currently receives over 50 million tourists per year.
Iberia eases up on baggage
Iberia recently announced an introduction of an extra 60 euro charge for each extra item of baggage from flights between the Canary Islands and mainland Spain. The Canarian government were up in arms over this and put this point of view to Iberian bosses. Finally Iberian Airlines responded by allowing up to a 23 kilo limit the first piece of baggage and a 10 kilo limit on hand luggage. Additional pieces of baggage, up to the 32 kilo limit, will cost 15 euros for residents and 60 euros for non residents.
The Easter holidays saw and great influx of cruise ships visiting the Canaries. Local businesses welcome this as the ships dock at each island allowing visitors time to explore and grab some local bargains.
The easter period saw over 10 cruise liners docking letting off a total of almost 50,000 visitors. The majority of these visitors we arriving in the ports of Las Palmas in Gran Canaria and Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Tenerife proving to be the most popular destination hosting over 27,000 visitors.
There seems to be a lot of interest in property for sale in Costa del Sol at the moment, many experts feel that this is caused by some amazingly priced properties currently on the market in areas like a great new development of apartments for sale in Benalmadenathat are very well priced and come with amazing facilities and rental guarantees...
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