Peter Spain's Blog

Contributed by Tenerife estate agents.For all Irish, British and other foreign property owners in Spain, there may come a time when you consider selling your home. The apartment or villa you have purchased may become too small, may be too large, or you may want to return to your land of origin.If...

This is one of those long established professions which is not accompanied by the best reputation in many countries around the world. Sadly, Tenerife is definitely not an exception when it comes to this image that is tarnished. It also doesn’t help that this industry is completely unregulated in ...

There are many advantages to living in Tenerife which is why a lot of people relocate there from the United Kingdom and many other colder Northern European countries.The predominant enchantment to Tenerife is the amazing weather, but there is a great deal more to Tenerife than simply the weather....

I’m sure that we can agree that most people searching for luxury travel are probable looking for special experiences of the absolute best standards with the the cost not being the most important in the grand scheme of things.Those interested in these types of experiences usually select uncommon d...

If you have the status of a non-resident in Spain, there will be a tax due of 3 percent of selling price when you go to dispose of your property. These funds are sent to the Tax Authorities, but there are ways to recover what you have paid if the sale leaves you with a loss.If you purchased your ...

Hove is known for its coffee shops, swanky restaurants, traffic wardens that are a bit over-zealous and beach huts. It is rich with culture and history. However, there is much more to Hove than that. Hove has a lot more history to it than you may think. It is very old. With that said, let's discu...

Is Brexit Making An Impact On The Purchase of Property in Spain?In some ways, it certainly is, but that really depends on the perspective you’re taking on the issue. Brexit may affect property purchases in Spain thanks to the greater degree of demand for second home ownership that some British na...

Over the past few years, many property owners have wondered if they could rent their Tenerife properties without issues due to the new legislation. It is hard to get a clear answer on that, which is why we decided to provide a summary of the law and discuss cases where seasonal rentals are allowe...

Nearly everyone is impressed with the massive Los Gigantes cliffs, which is a 6-mile-long and 1,600-feet-high impressive ridge that plunges down to the Atlantic Ocean. A purpose-built resort is located at the foot of the cliffs, which, due to having only one direction to grow in, fans out from th...

Tenerife attracts many tourists from all over the world, eager to enjoy its pristine beaches and year-round sunshine. Perhaps you've already discovered its beautiful, volcanic shores, and have become a frequent visitor. If not, here are 10 facts about Tenerife that you probably didn't know, and t...