Running Your Own Business in the Sun

Running your own business in the sun is an idea countless people dream about. Early or semi-retirement appeals to all of us but how can we achieve this and increase our quality of life? For many the answer lies in opening a bar or restaurant in a location that offers better all year weather, easy access to simple pleasures like beaches and the sea, easy going clients and easier going work hours. Small independant eateries are particularly popular start ups as they offer lower running costs and a balance between quality lifestyle and the need to earn a profit. There are two most common options for most to explore , either buying an existing business with licences and clients in place or to negotiate new rental contracts and apply for the required licences. In both cases there exists a variety of documentation to examine to ensure a clean transfer to achieved. When setting up a business abroad it pays to speak to those who work there already and take advice from your estate agent as to the suitability of the project. Goldacre Estates has a number of local businesses for 'trespasso' as well as freehold sale and are always on hand to explain in depth the processes and requirements you will need to run your business as well as all aspects of living and working in the Canary Islands. Pictured above is one example of a small eatery with 32 covers located right next to the beach in the town centre close to touristic hotels - always a good source of clients. The location is idyllic and a quick break from serving customers will have you wondering whether to stroll along the beach or take a dip in the sea! For more information about this and other business opportunities contact info@goldacre-estates.com or call 0034 928 535044.

Canary Islands most sought after for Apartments and Commercial buyers 8th February 2008

Apartments are the most enquired about property type on three of the four main Canary Islands, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria and Tenerife, according to Kyero.com, with commercial premises being the most popular on the island of Lanzarote. Independent data from the Kyero Enquiry Report (July – Dec 2007) reveals that nationally 3 bedroom villas without a swimming pool and under €150,000 are the most sought after properties in Spain. It appears however that certain regions of Spain attract buyers looking for something a little different. The Canary Islands, located in the Atlantic Ocean off the north-western coast of Africa, is one such region. Popular, with north Europeans especially, as a summer and winter holiday destination, retirement hotspot and the ideal place to start a new life in the sun, the volcanic archipelago attracts around 8 million visitors annually. Currently ranked as the 8th most popular region in which to buy property in Spain on Kyero.com, property stock varies from bungalows, apartments and town houses to duplexes, villas and fincas but it is apartments by far which prove the most sought after in the Canaries with 42% of all enquiries. On the island of Tenerife for example 59% of enquiries are for apartments with town houses and villas trailing at 7% and 5% respectively. 64% of enquiries requested properties with swimming pools and 32% requested 2 bedrooms which currently average at €221,000 (Jan 08). These types of properties are ideal for a wide range of buyers, be they families looking for an affordable holiday home in the sun, retired couples looking to downsize and emigrate or buy-to-let investors seeking low maintenance, high demand rental opportunities. The Canary Islands certainly do offer something for everyone and the island of Fuerteventura is no exception as one of the least developed of the main/ well known Islands such as Lanzarote, Tenerife and gran Canaria, Fuerteventura offers some of the best value apartments within this archipelago, 3 bedroom sea front apartments can be found from as little as 195,000 euros further details can be found on http://www.goldacre-estates.com/
Data from Kyero.com reveals that commercial premises are the most sought after on Lanzarote, ahead of apartments, with 37% of all enquiries, opportunities to set up and run a business in the Canary Islands Spain are abound. Commercial premises available range in price from 25,000 euros- 1,000,000 euros plus, and range from hotels to restaurants and bars, offices, shops, hair salons, bakeries, car rental businesses and even swimming pool bars!

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