INFORMATION ABOUT BUYING PROPERTY
IN THE CANARY ISLANDS

Mortgage Information

Climate has always been a prime motive for property purchasers in Tenerife, but there are many other considerations. In previous years most of the property was bought for a second residence or holiday home, however recently this has changed. People are making this island with its excellent moderate climate their principal place of residence, but not just for retirement, young families are moving out and setting up homes and businesses also.

People settle in Tenerife for many reasons, the main ones being, a better lifestyle, healthier climate, outdoor life, lower cost of living, lower taxation, escape from rising crime and first class health care.


There are still many second home buyers, presently there is little return from bank or building society invested capital and people realize that an investment opportunity currently exists while property prices are still attractive and furthermore, they can generate additional income by way of rental revenue.

Whatever happens on the European property market, it is generally considered that Tenerife is set to overtake all, thus giving current purchasers excellent investment potential. Evidence of this exists now by the unprecedented interest in all types of property on the island.

In the past much has been written about the horror stories that exist when unfortunately, a property purchase goes wrong. How can it happen, how is it that purchasing clients are not protected by law? The plain fact is, they would have been had they used the method set out by the law in the first place. Property sales that go wrong are usually caused by buying without the help of a licensed professional.

Solutions Consulting can guide you through every aspect of purchasing property in Tenerife either as the selling agent or as an independent advisor. We will take you through each stage of the sale & purchase and will complete
all of the paperwork necessary to avoid any future problems or complications (some of which may not arise until months or even years later).

DESCRIPTION OF THE MORE COMMON ITEMS THAT YOU WILL ENCOUNTER

IMPUESTO SOBRE TRANSMISSIONES PATRIMONIALES. = Transmission taxes.
Generally property transmission taxes are 6·5%. New property if bought from the developer carries a slightly lower rate. As a rough guide for costs calculate 8 - 10% of the purchase price for taxes, notary & registration.

ESCRITURA DE COMPRAVANTA = Title deed.
Should be signed in the presence of a Spanish Notary.

DECLARACION DE OBRA NUEVA. = Declaration of new works.
The official registration of a new construction.

VALOR CATASTRAL. = Rateable value.

REGISTRO DE LA PROPIEDAD. = Property registry.
Office for land or property search as regards title, mortgage, debt or embargo of property.

IMPUESTOS SOBRE BIENES INMUEBLES. = Rates.
Mainly applicable to resale property. Documents and receipts need to be checked to ensure payment is up to date. Changing the rates to the name of the new purchaser is required by law.

NOTA SIMPLE. = Simplified certificate of registration.
Document showing brief registration details.

CUOTAS DE COMUNIDAD. = Community charge.
To be paid monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly or annually by the owner of the property for maintenance and service. This can include the upkeep of community areas, building & lift maintenance etc.

PLUSVALIA. = A municipal tax.
This is based on the increase in land value since the last time it was sold.

To contact us:

Infanta Isabel 14, Icod de los Vinos, 38430 S/C Tenerife

Phone: (00 34) 922 122 362

U.K. local rate call: 0560 105 7769

e - mail: info@sol-con.biz