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The old fishing harbour of Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife: small boats on a dark volcanic slipway, colourful old houses, palm trees, evening light on the sea.
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How buying, selling and renting out a home on Tenerife really works, written by the people who do it every day.

Travertine terrace with an infinity pool, a beige sofa, and a view over the coast to a distant volcanic peak at dusk.

Buying a home on Tenerife as a foreigner

From tax number to keys: the steps, who does what, and where buyers go wrong.

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The Orotava valley in Tenerife seen from above: banana terraces, white houses and church domes of the old town, with snow-free Teide volcano rising behind in clear morning light.

What buying a home on Tenerife costs

Taxes, notary, registry and lawyer: what comes on top of the price, with two worked examples.

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Playa del Duque in Costa Adeje, Tenerife: a golden sand beach, a palm-lined promenade and elegant low white villas, calm turquoise water, clear sky.

Holiday rental on Tenerife: what the new law means

Since December 2025 the Canary Islands have new rules for holiday rental. What applies to existing homes, and what to check before you buy.

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Bright living room with white plastered walls, exposed timber ceiling beams, a cream linen sofa, and open doors onto a terrace with a sea view.

Selling your Tenerife home as a non-resident

The 3% the buyer holds back, the tax on your gain, and the paperwork that delays sales most often.

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