I’m Laura Leyshon and I’m Las Palmas’ resident property expert. I work for RE/MAX Cony Overseas, one of the city’s oldest estate agencies and the first RE/MAX office to open in Europe. Cony Overseas has an excellent local reputation and has helped hundreds of foreign buyers and sellers in Las Palmas and all over Gran […]
Gran Canaria Mortgage? Bank Valuations Can Bump Up Your Tax Bill
The valuation (tasación) your bank makes when you apply for a mortgage has a significant effect on your Gran Canaria property purchase.
- If it’s too low, you don’t get the mortgage or have to provide more capital.
- If it’s too high, it can cost you a fortune in extra tax payments.
Selling A Gran Canaria Property: Invest In These 2 Things To Make Money
If you’re selling a Gran Canaria property, you want to get the best possible price. Maybe you are considering a new bathroom or kitchen to boost its value.
Let me stop you right there! [Read more…]
5 Things About The Las Palmas Water Supply That Only Experience Teaches You
As a Las Palmas estate agent, I sell dozens of properties in the city every year so you’d think I know most things about the city’s quirks.
However, it wasn’t until I bought my own property that I learned these five things about the Las Palmas water and sewage system. [Read more…]
