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Bank Repossessions (Embargos Bancarios) in Tenerife: Hidden Debts and Legal Risks
Acquiring a bank-repossessed property (embargo bancario) in Costa Adeje is often marketed as the ultimate strategy for securing luxury real estate below market value. However, the Spanish foreclosure market operates under strict rules…
Where to live
Neighbourhoods of Costa Adeje
Each area has a distinct character. Here is how they differ.
Luxury & Quiet
Playa del Duque
The most upmarket corner of Costa Adeje. Wide promenade, boutique hotels, and a beach that earns its reputation. Property prices reflect the postcode.
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Residential & Balanced
Fañabé
Popular with families and long-stay expats. Good mix of apartments, supermarkets, and everyday amenities. Less showy than Duque, more liveable.
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Lively & Central
Torviscas
The commercial heart of Costa Adeje. Restaurants, bars, and high foot traffic. Good for short stays and rentals — noisier than the alternatives.
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Local & Authentic
La Caleta
Small fishing village feel at the southern edge. Quieter, more local, fewer tourists. Increasingly popular with buyers who want calm without leaving the coast.
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Obra Mayor vs. Obra Menor: Navigating Renovation Licenses with the Adeje Town Hall
One of the most common—and expensive—mistakes foreign buyers make in Costa Adeje is applying the renovation mindset of their…
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Transfer Tax (ITP) vs. IGIC: Calculating Your True Acquisition Costs in Costa Adeje
Understanding the exact tax burden of a property acquisition in Tenerife requires more than a simple percentage calculation. Because…
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Capital Gains Tax (IRNR): The 3% Retention Rule for Non-Resident Sellers in Spain
When you sell a property in Costa Adeje as a non-resident, the Spanish tax authority (Agencia Tributaria) applies a…
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Non-Resident Mortgages in Tenerife: 2026 LTV Limits and the Tasación Process
Securing leverage for a Costa Adeje property as a foreign investor requires navigating a distinct set of Spanish banking…
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The Contrato de Arras: Securing Your 10% Property Deposit in Costa Adeje (2026)
In the Spanish real estate system, the private deposit contract (Contrato de Arras) is the point of no return….
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The Plusvalía Municipal Tax in Adeje: Who Pays When Selling Property in 2026?
When selling a property in Costa Adeje, the national capital gains tax is not the only fiscal obligation on…
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