Property and the names used for different types of property in Gran Canaria are sometimes confusing for potential buyers. Here we describe the most common property types and the names used for them by locals and Gran Canaria estate agents. Apartamento An apartamento is a flat designed for touristic rather than residential use. As such it is almost always located in a resort area or coastal area popular with visitors. Apartamentos are designed for leisure use so they tend to have outdoor space such as a terrace or balcony, an open plan living area, and large windows. Since they are not designed ..read more

Research into buyer habits consistently shows that they make their mind up about a property within the first few seconds of seeing a property. What this means is that first impressions really count. Potential buyers form emotional decisions about a property during their visit. These start as soon as they see it, and continue throughout their tour. Buyers react to each area and the overall impression they leave with is the sum of their impressions. This means that you have a series of short opportunities to make sure your property sticks in the minds of all potential buyers. It’s vital to make ..read more

The Patalavaca area of Arguineguín is a popular south Gran Canaria property zone thanks to its exceptional climate, quality property and sea views. Where in South Gran Canaria is Patalavaca? Patalavaca on Google Maps The Patalavaca property area is the zone behind Patalavaca beach between Arguineguin town and Anfi del Mar resort.  There are apartment blocks right by the beach and along the coast, and a mix of villas and apartments stretching back up the hill until Patalavaca merges with the Los Altos de Arguineguin property zone. Since almost all property at Patalavaca faces south, it is ..read more

Norwegian newspaper VG has featured our Sea Breeze complex in Agua La Perra, Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria, along with quotes from Cárdenas property consultant Carina Mæhle. In article that was titled “A guide to long-term vacation in the sun“, VG gave Norwegians advice on how to find and book quality, reliable winter holiday accommodation in Gran Canaria and other areas of the Canary Islands and Spain. The article describes Cárdenas Real Estate as “a family business that was established in Gran Canaria in 1980. In addition to renting, the company buys and sells houses and apartments, and has of ..read more

Every Gran Canaria property buyer, and especially a first-time buyer, faces a series of worries when they buy a Gran Canaria property. Here are four tips that will help you find and buy the right holiday home or residence in sunny Gran Canaria.  Consider the rules for foreign buyers and tourist zone property use As a property owner in Gran Canaria there are a number of local and national rules that affect what you can do with your property. For example, holiday lets are governed by specific rules depending on the location and type of property you purchase. There are also rules about wheth ..read more

After two years with lower numbers of property sales, but not a decline in prices, tourists and foreign property owners now returning to Gran Canaria. There are plenty of reasons to feel positive about the market and there is rising demand from buyers. If you plan to sell a property in Gran Canaria during 2022, here are five important tips to make sure you get the best possible market price. Getting the right property valuation is crucial in 2022 Private sellers go to large real estate portals such as Idealista and Fotocasa to help value their property. They have thousands of listings and it i ..read more

Cárdenas Real Estate is monitoring the Mogán Town Hall’s ‘Plan General de Ordenación Supletorio’ in detail and will keep Gran Canaria property owners updated about its effects on property in the municipality. The plan governs land use regulations in the whole municipality and in its tourist resort areas. As happened in 2015 in neighbouring San Bartolomé de Tirajana Municipality, land use designations in the plan have caused controversy. Under the current land use planning, areas such as Puerto Rico, Amadores, Patalavaca, Playa del Cura and Puerto and Playa de Mogán as largely classified as tou ..read more

Home insurance provides you with peace of mind and security by protecting your initial property investment, and your valuable and valued personal possessions. At Inmobiliaria Cárdenas we explain the importance of taking out a quality home insurance policy for a Gran Canaria property. The essentials of a Gran Canaria home insurance policy While incidents are rare we often own property for many years, making insurance a necessity at some point. Here are the most important things to include in your home insurance policy in Gran Canaria. Home insurance must cover both the cost of fire damage and ..read more

With 236 kilometres of coastline, year-round sunshine and waters ranging from 18ºC in winter to 23ºC, Gran Canaria and especially the south coast, is an idyllic place to berth a yacht or just mess about in a boat. The island has a number of ports and harbours for local fishing boats as well as several dedicated sports marinas. Watersports clubs, centres and equipment centres all around the coast provide a full service for water sports lovers. Gran Canaria’s long relationship with the sea can be seen in its long history of sporting excellence.  The island has produced over 30 World Sailin ..read more

Squatters are known as Okupas in Spain and the Canary Islands. In Gran Canaria they are a rare but complex problem. Understanding the Spanish laws that govern property owner’s and squatter’s rights is an important way of keeping your property safe and dealing with squatters. If someone occupies your property in Spain, they are guilty of one of two possible crimes. Allanamiento de morada (breaking and entering): if squatters occupy a property without permission that is habitable (furnished and connected to the services essential for habitation such as water and electricity), they are committin ..read more