Laura Leyshon: Gran Canaria Estate Agent: 608169845
Professional and personal services for property buyers and sellers in Gran Canaria
A new Spanish mortgage law comes into force on Monday 17 June 2019 and brings Spanish rules into line with EU consumer protection regulations.
It is expected to cause short delays to Gran Canaria mortgage applications and property purchases in July as banks, notaries, gestorias and estate agencies change their procedures to fit the new rules.
The main effects of the new Spanish mortgage law in Gran Canaria and across the Canary Islands are as follows… [Read more…]
When I wrote the 2019 guide to Las Palmas property in late 2018 I noted that I expected average prices to rise in 2019 despite a set of moderating factors.
These were; a decline in tourist rental investment, an increase in new-build property, and the inevitable decline in tourist numbers following the recent boom.
We must now add the uncertainty of national elections on April 28 and local elections on May 25.
Let’s have a look at each of these factors in more detail… [Read more…]
Owning a beachfront property in Gran Canaria is the dream but it isn’t always as expensive as you imagine. [Read more…]
Getting a local mortgage in Gran Canaria requires a fair bit of paperwork. However, interest rates are low and Spanish banks are lending with good conditions. Here’s my guide to getting a Gran Canaria mortgage in 2019. [Read more…]
Every year, I write a guide to the current state of the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria property market and give my predictions for the next 12 months.
IMPORTANT: This article is an opinion piece based on my experience in the Las Palmas property market. It should not be used as a definitive guide to price trends. If you’re considering buying a Las Palmas property, please contact me for a detailed chat about the best options for you. [Read more…]
Online property sellers like Housell now promote themselves in Gran Canaria as an alternative to estate agencies.
They sell themselves as a cheap way to find a buyer that cuts costs by removing the middleman (middlewoman, in my case).
However, what they actually do is charge well over 1000 euros upfront without offering any guarantees at all. [Read more…]
