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Spring 2012 issue of Freedom4sale property magazine is out now
The spring 2012 issue of the Canary Islands leading property magazine is out now. Issue 70 has news, a buyer case study, fx information, hot properties, buying features plus properties at bargain prices from all the Canary Islands. Download or order you copy now.
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Here is a useful article outlining the best way to make a distressed sale. For some it is time to bit the property bullet and get your Canary island house sold. Here is the best way to go about it. read more.
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The Canaries are made up of ten islands in total, these are in order of visiting tourists:- Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, La Palma, El Hierro, La Graciosa, (the next two islands are nature reserves so have not tourism) Alegranza and Montana Clara.
Each Island has its own unique character. The vast majority of tourism and property sales takes place on the first four islands in the list above.
This web site has sections for each island.
The Tenerife property is the largest of all the Canary islands. Most property sale in Teneife is located in the south of the island. Popular areas in the south west of the island include places like Los Cristianos and Playa de las Americas.
After Tenerife comes the Gran Canaria property market. The biggest property areas are Playa del Ingles and Maspalomas.
Third in popularity is Lanzarote property. Lanzarote has strict building regulations and therefore a very different style and feel. There are three main tourism and property areas, these are Puerto del Carmen, Playa Blanca and Costa Teguise.
Fuerteventura is an up and coming island wth amazing unspoilt beaches. Fuerteventura property is fastest moving in Corralejo and Caleta de Fuste.
Many banks have will make your overseas money transfer to buy you new property for you BUT are they giving you the best rates? There is a big chance you can save yourself in the thousands by making a phone call or two. Talk to a transfer specialist and see what they can do for you. Save money and headaches... read more.
In the run up to finding and buying your home in the Canaries you will be working with at least one local estate agent. Make sure you know the best questions to ask them, be prepared and read this article.... read more.
In the world of property buying and selling there are a few specialist terms you need to become acquainted with. Brush up and the latest words and phrases for your foray into the property market..... read more.
Top House Fuerteventura are a proffesional and motivated agency based in Corralejo. Get some insider tips on the current Corralejo property market from them..read more.
So you have bought your new property. The next steps are to enjoy and maybe to earn an income from it. Here are a few good tips on how to best go about renting our your new Canary Island property......
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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....
Holidaymakers are cashing in on cheaper holidays in Europe as the value of the Euro falls to a 15 month low, its best rate since September 2010. This means that holidays to European destinations will cost British tourists less. Travellers are also expected to buy their spending money now before the crisis is over. This could have an effect on UK tourism as holidaying in Britain will cost more.
Follow the full story of how Brian and Janet found and bought their perfect 
Due to an increase in demand two more cruise ship routes will be visiting the Canary Islands in 2012. Each cruise liner holds and average of some 3,000 passengers. The routes include all of the main Canary Islands of Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria and Tenerife. There will beat least over night stop overs in each island. Passengers will bring money in to local businesses and the property market.
Banks are now selling off repossesed properties at drastically reduced prices. Email 
Orange plans to invest 14 million euros to improve mobile and internet services across the Canary Islands. They plan to implement the latest 'multiran' technology and open new ULL exchanges in the first few months of 2012.
Spain's financial vice president has promised not to raise VAT. She also commented that reductions in social security contributions will not happen just yet.
One of the leading bank approved house valuation companies is extending its service on line. For a fixed price you can supply details and get a fast valuation.
One of the worlds biggest travel portals recently published a survey of the best ten beaches in Spain. The survey was decided on by asking users to vote. Out of the eventual list of ten beaches an amazing six were in the Canary Islands. Finally it seems the Canary Islands are receiving the credit they deserve. Each island has its own amazing beaches and climates. 
In April 2011 a whopping 42,000,000 euros will become available to help improve accommodation and improve tourist areas across the Canary Islands. This money should create around 4,000 new jobs. The investment should capitalize on a forecasted 2% increase in tourist arrivals due to holidaymakers re-routing from Egypt and Tunisa.
The Clash of the Titans and now 'One more hour in the Canaries' are both recently released film having a positive effect on the Tenerife tourist and property industry. 
Great news for those that own or are looking to buy a 
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.
