Find above a list of the European agents we work with. Currently we are looking for reliable and trusthworthy agents all over Europe to collaborate with us. That way our clients can find an agent in their home town who can give them all details and information on any of our listed properties on our website.
Luxury new development located in the very centre of the lovely fishing village of La Caleta. This new development will only have 52 apartments with 2 or 3 bedrooms, great views, luxury Poggenpohl kitchens, design bathrooms, large terraces… See on our main site www.secondhometenerife.com for more information.
The first great advantage is the weather. The Canary islands are known as the islands of eternal spring, all islands are warm and sunny all year round and enjoy an average day temperature between 16 and 20ºC in winter, 20 to 30ºC in summer.
The easy accessibility is another big advantage – All European airports offer relatively cheap flights to the islands.
As for our Tenerife, there is a long list of extra pluses, not least of which is Tenerife’s impressive contrasts in its nature, be it the green areas and banana plantations in the north, or the always sunny and dry south.
Over the years Tenerife has slowly changed. Cheap and cheerful is still available everywhere, but the most popular resorts have a more upmarket feel, and an emphasis has been added on quality.
By the swish hotels that have sprung up in places such as Fanabe and Costa Adeje you can already notice the change. Aiming to appeal to tourists who want better standards to match their affluent lifestyles, the hotels are the last word in quality, comfort and style.
The environment is also experiencing a continuing makeover, like the Paseo Litoral promenade. Over 10 kilometres long, this beach walk goes from Los Cristianos, through Playa de las Americas and onto the edge of the fishing village of La Caleta. It’s a lovely walk, made special by the lovely views across the Atlantic. You can also take in views of people on the wonderful and different beaches, from the large stretch of Las Vistas, the lovely little beach with green area opposite the Mediterranean hotels, the black sand beach of Torviscas and the pebble beach at La Caleta. You can observe the of people boarding the whale and dolphin cruises in the port, watch the ferries set sail to the nearest island of La Gomera.
On the shore side of the walk there’s an endless array of restaurants, coffee bars, apartments, hotels and shops, part of the fun of strolling by, particularly when the surrounding flower show is so special.
Tenerife has never been short of leisure facilities for families. Now they are bigger and better and the offer is always getting broader. Loro Parque, originally a parrot paradise, has expanded into an animal and wildlife extravaganza. And Siam Park, billed as the biggest themed aquatic park in Europe, opens hopefully this summer still. There are some smaller parks like Aguilas del Teide, also well worth a visit, as is the sometimes forgotten Lago de Martíanez in Puerto de la Cruz, a wonderful combination of seawater pools and gardens, designed by the famous César Manrique.
No self-respecting quality tourist destination could be without top draw golf courses. They are a huge magnet for many visitors and Tenerife now has nine.
All of these attractions are additional bonuses to the “real” Tenerife, places that have never needed to adapt or change with the times – the sleepy mountain villages, tranquil hiking trails, and the alluring cafe culture in so many picturesque towns.
In the north the beautiful resort of Puerto de la Cruz has always been a particular favourite of mine.
Tenerife’s glory, however, is Mount Teide. At 12,188ft it’s the highest mountain in Spain, and is part of Teide National Park, recently awarded World Heritage status.
Don’t try climbing to the peak on foot unless you are fit and agile. Best advice is to ride a cable car for the final 1,000ft to the summit and – on a clear day – take in the breathtaking views to the other islands in the Canaries.
We stayed at the impeccable Arona Gran Hotel, overlooking the busy harbour in Los Cristianos. Almost every room was booked and two thirds of the guests had stayed there before.
The Aguaviva Festival was a great succes last year, and will be better even this year, especially because it will count with a gig from well known Brit Jay Kay, AKA Jamiroquai!!!
The Aguaviva festival will be held from 1st till 15th June this year, and there will be several gigs, workshops, exhibitions, meetings etc… This festival wants to change our mentality and take care of our planet and especially our oceans and seas, and during these 15 days they will do all they can to change our minds with shocking information on the state of our ocean, workshops and exhibitions.
The musical part of the festival is definitely a top act, especially with big names like Jamiroquai. Other confirmed gigs are famous Spanish artists like Chambao, El Canto del Loco and also Superstereo, and the funny Gran Canarian singer Aristides Moreno. More artists will be confirming their act within the next weeks, so stay tuned and check out the website of Aguaviva 2008 by clicking here.
Jamiroquai has enticed us with his excellent Acid Jazz for over 15 years now, and his concerts are real events. His dancing qualities add to this, as well as his exceptional outfits. Who doesn’t remember the classic “Emergency on planet earth” or the dance tune “Canned heat“? Jay Kay will be offering a concert on Friday 13th June in Gran Canaria, and on Saturday 14th June we will all be enjoying his gig at the Olympic Stadium Antonio Dominguez.
Tickets can be obtained through internet on www.lacajadecanarias.es or by phone on (+34) 902 405 504. The first 5000 entrance tickets are sold at 35 euros, after that a ticket will cost 45 euros.
Latest news: A headteacher from Leeds, Bradford, calls in sick and gets caught at the airport when leaving for a holiday on Tenerife…
Read more here! This says it all, we all love Tenerife, whether it’d be for holidays or to live permanently… And who wouldn’t, seen the climate and its great advantages to the everyday life…
We have a brand new office in Habitats del Duque, where you can find our colleague Anneke, who is there for you from Monday to Thursday from 10am till 6pm, and in the afternoon as well. You can also reach her on her mobile phone on 0034 678 40 39 36 .
This is a photo of the entrance of the office, so you can find us easily. We are located on the side street towards the Commercial Centre Plaza del Duque. Anneke will gladly visit the show house of Habitats del Duque with you. Here below is a view of the Habitats villas:
Each villa in Habitats has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, guest toilet, modern design kitchen, spacious lounge, garden with wooden terrace and private pool, balconies and sun roof terrace, a huge garage underneath and a very modern and contemporary design. All materials chosen are latest generation and new modern materials and first quality finishings have been chosen for these properties. There is a possibility to add a glass elevator.
Contact us on info@secondhometenerife.com or contact our colleague directly on anneke@secondhometenerife.com for more information, or find out more on our website: www.secondhometenerife.com or by clicking here: Habitats del Duque.
TNT Interview from december 2007:
A second home in the most wanted area of Tenerife!!
“Through the letting, an owner not only wants to obtain income to cover the fixed expenses, but also wants to obtain an extra benefit from his investment”
TNT: - In what does the Baobab Resort differ from other complexes?
Filip: The difference is that in Baobab we offer all owners a professional rental management service for short and long term rentals. In other resorts this is impossible! Purely residential complexes have the problem that for short periods (less than 3 months), when the owner is not present, the property cannot be rented out legally. Also, there are no cleaning services nor maintenance services provided. This kind of property will obviously not get such a high benefit because of having your property empty during your absence. In the Baobab Resort a professional rental service company will take care of all rentals, and will offer a full maintenance and cleaning service to the owners as well.
The formula is based on 3 observations.
Firstly, there is a growing need for property which generates a turnover. Thanks to our sales experience, it is very clear to us that offering a turnover for a holiday home plays a decisive role at the moment of purchasing a property abroad. The owner not only wants to cover the fixed expenses, but also wants to obtain a benefit from his investment. Moreover most owners do not want to depend from an acquaintance or a local and unknown office, but they are looking for a professional treatment of their property.
Secondly, the problematic Spanish rental system is also a big issue. For families with children there are actually more than enough hotel rooms available, but a wide selection of holiday apartments where the entire family can stay together simply does not exist. Also, the offer of large holiday apartments will be lower from now on because of the strict controls over the illegal rentals in purely residential complexes.
And thirdly, the always younger generation of owners is now looking for a combination of holiday and benefits. It becomes frequent that often younger people decide to buy a second home. Not only to be able to enjoy the property to the fullest during their short holidays, but also to obtain a high benefit during their absence.
These observations have helped us towards the realisation of the design of the Baobab resort. A professional rental company will take care for determined periods of time of the rental management. This way we can offer a beautiful apartment with a top situation and fabulous sea views, together with all the necessary services, offering the owners a wonderful benefit on their investment.
TNT: -Which kind of benefits can an owner expect?
Filip: Thanks to the years of experience of Second Home Tenerife in this number one area of El Duque, the rental incomes are expected to be above the average. Taking in account the prices of the surrounding hotels, we are expecting an excellent turnover. The professional rental management team will be available 365 days a year. The owners will be paid pro rata according to the amount of days they want to rent out their property. The turnover of each property will obviously depend on the occupancy of the owner in his own apartment.
TNT: -What kind of capital gain can be expected when the property is put up for sale again?
Filip: We have very high expectations, especially for the (middle- and) long period, as by then the good reputation and results of Baobab will be more than known. We are certainly expecting a rise between 5 and 10% per year. We have obviously also taken great care in offering great payment facilities to maintain the formula payable. So, for a top of the range property with an excellent situation and an interesting price with very appealing payment facilities:
Prices start at 243.018 euros, there is a reservation fee of 10.000 euros, only 40% is to be paid with the start of the building works, and the remaining 60% is only payable upon completion, which is foreseen for end of 2010. Moreover, we can also set up the mortgage from before the real purchase of the property.
Baobab Resort offers something very different and no doubt will this concept be copied in the future.