Can foreigners buy houses in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

Yes. There are no restrictions on buying property in Spain , whether it's commercial, residential or land. In fact, Spain encourages investment by foreigners, both resident and non-resident. You will require a financial number which can acquire by visiting a police station with your passport.

How do I buy a house in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

The process of buying a property in Spain usually runs as follows. First, the buyer makes an offer, usually through the seller's real estate agent. If this is accepted, then the buyer and seller sign a preliminary contract (contrato privado de compravento) and the buyer pays a deposit, typically 10% of the purchase price. Then the agent helps to organise property check and if there're no burdens or restrictions, a final sales contract is prepared.

Do I need a Spanish bank account to buy a house in Spain?

Yes. You will want a bank account in Spain once you have bought your house in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. This will enable you to set up direct debits and standing orders to pay for your utilities and bills .

Can I get a mortgage in Spain?

Yes. Although to get a mortgage in Spain you need NIE (Número de Identificación de Extranjeros). If you're in Spain, you can start the NIE application process at any local police station. Outside of Spain, the best way to apply for an NIE is to contact your local Spanish consulate.

What is a Spanish residence permit?

A long-term residence permit allows you to stay in Spain indefinitely, working or otherwise, under the same conditions as Spanish citizens. You can apply for Spanish nationality after 10 years of residence in Spain.

How do I get a residence permit in Spain?

Dedending on type (for students, for investors, etc.) you can obtain Spanish residence permit at Foreigner’s Office in Spain or at Spanish Consulate in your country of residence.

How long does it take to get residency in Spain?

The terms are based on the type of the residence (for students, for investors, etc.). Some of them can be obtained in less than one month.

Can I get residency in Spain if I buy property?

Yes. If you buy property in Spain you can get a Spanish residency permit, which allows you to live in Europe. The only challenge is the paperwork, and you must invest at least 500,000€.

How can I get permanent residency in Spain?

You can get permanent residency in Spain after 5 years of legal residence.

How long does it take to become a citizen in Spain?

The standard criteria for citizenship in Spain is 10 years of legal residence. There are reduced terms (1, 2 or 5 years) for residency based on naturalization, origin, option, etc.

114 Houses for Sale in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Buy Villa from 260,000€

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New three-storey house with a swimming pool and panoramic views in Abama, Tenerife, Spain for 6,000,000 €

With swimming pool

New three-storey house with a swimming pool and panoramic views in Abama, Tenerife, Spain

6,000,000 €

£5,129,000

Total area 396 m²Land area: 807 m²5 bedrooms7 bathrooms

Exclusive villa with a pool, a garage and sea views in Costa Adeje, Tenerife, Spain for 1,950,000 €

With swimming pool

Exclusive villa with a pool, a garage and sea views in Costa Adeje, Tenerife, Spain

1,950,000 €

£1,667,000

Total area 255 m²Land area: 550 m²3 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Sea view

Аpartments with views of the sea, mountains and golf course, Costa del Sol

From 380,000 €

Swimming pool Underground parking Golf course Private garden Terrace

Exclusive villa with a pool, a large garage and ocean views in Costa Adeje, Tenerife, Spain for 1,790,000 €

With swimming pool

Exclusive villa with a pool, a large garage and ocean views in Costa Adeje, Tenerife, Spain

1,790,000 €

£1,530,000

Total area 385 m²Land area: 812 m²3 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Exclusive luxury villa with a pool and ocean views in Roque del Conde, Tenerife, Spain for 1,595,000 €

With swimming pool

Exclusive luxury villa with a pool and ocean views in Roque del Conde, Tenerife, Spain

1,595,000 €

£1,363,000

Total area 1,070 m²Land area: 755 m²5 bedrooms5 bathrooms

1 month ago

Stylish villa with a pool, a garden, a garage, sea and lake views in Guia de Isora, Tenerife, Spain for 1,785,000 €

With swimming pool

Stylish villa with a pool, a garden, a garage, sea and lake views in Guia de Isora, Tenerife, Spain

1,785,000 €

£1,526,000

Total area 205 m²3 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Furnished three-level villa with a pool, a garden and a sea view in El Madroñal, Tenerife, Spain for 2,500,000 €

With swimming pool

Furnished three-level villa with a pool, a garden and a sea view in El Madroñal, Tenerife, Spain

2,500,000 €

£2,137,000

Total area 239 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

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Exclusive luxury villa with unrivalled sea views in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain for 1,495,000 €

With swimming pool

Exclusive luxury villa with unrivalled sea views in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

1,495,000 €

£1,278,000

Total area 513 m²Land area: 460 m²3 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Three-level villa with a pool, a garage and ocean views in Costa Adeje, Tenerife, Spain for 2,900,000 €

With swimming pool

Three-level villa with a pool, a garage and ocean views in Costa Adeje, Tenerife, Spain

2,900,000 €

£2,479,000

Total area 336 m²Land area: 642 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

2 weeks ago

Exclusive tropical villa with a pool and a lush garden in El Madroñal, Costa Adeje, Spain for 1,399,000 €

With swimming pool

Exclusive tropical villa with a pool and a lush garden in El Madroñal, Costa Adeje, Spain

1,399,000 €

£1,196,000

Total area 385 m²4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Exclusive villa with a pool, a parking and panoramic sea views in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain for 1,990,000 €

With swimming pool

Exclusive villa with a pool, a parking and panoramic sea views in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

1,990,000 €

£1,701,000

Total area 502 m²5 bedrooms7 bathrooms

Luxury new villa with a pool, a parking and panoramic views in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain for 5,000,000 €

With swimming pool

Luxury new villa with a pool, a parking and panoramic views in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

5,000,000 €

£4,274,000

Total area 720 m²Land area: 953 m²4 bedrooms8 bathrooms

2 months ago

Stylish three-storey villa with pool and panoramic sea views in Costa Adeje, Tenerife, Spain for 3,495,000 €

With swimming pool

Stylish three-storey villa with pool and panoramic sea views in Costa Adeje, Tenerife, Spain

3,495,000 €

£2,988,000

Total area 354 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Luxury villa with a guest house, a swimming pool and sea views in Adeje, Tenerife, Spain for 1,595,000 €

With swimming pool

Luxury villa with a guest house, a swimming pool and sea views in Adeje, Tenerife, Spain

1,595,000 €

£1,363,000

Total area 481 m²Land area: 5,000 m²6 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Stylish villa with a pool, garage and ocean views in Costa Adeje, Tenerife, Spain for 3,150,000 €

With swimming pool

Stylish villa with a pool, garage and ocean views in Costa Adeje, Tenerife, Spain

3,150,000 €

£2,693,000

Total area 324 m²Land area: 607 m²5 bedrooms4 bathrooms

New three-storey villa with a pool and a garage in El Madroñal, Tenerife, Spain for 1,850,000 €

With swimming pool

New three-storey villa with a pool and a garage in El Madroñal, Tenerife, Spain

1,850,000 €

£1,581,000

Total area 391 m²Land area: 545 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Exclusive villa with a pool and sea views in El Madroñal, Tenerife, Spain for 2,550,000 €

With swimming pool

Exclusive villa with a pool and sea views in El Madroñal, Tenerife, Spain

2,550,000 €

£2,180,000

Total area 350 m²6 bedrooms6 bathrooms

Magnificent villa with a lush garden and 2 guest apartments, Villa de Arico, Tenerife, Spain for 870,000 €

With garden

Magnificent villa with a lush garden and 2 guest apartments, Villa de Arico, Tenerife, Spain

870,000 €

£744,000

Total area 300 m²Land area: 7,800 m²6 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Modern house with a garden, a barbecue, beautiful ocean views in Guia de Isora, Tenerife, Spain for 695,000 €

Sea view

Modern house with a garden, a barbecue, beautiful ocean views in Guia de Isora, Tenerife, Spain

695,000 €

£594,000

Total area 390 m²Land area: 496 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

3 weeks ago

Ultra-luxury mansion with panoramic sea views in Costa Adeje, Tenerife, Spain for 7,500,000 €

Sea view

Ultra-luxury mansion with panoramic sea views in Costa Adeje, Tenerife, Spain

7,500,000 €

£6,411,000

Total area 2,441 m²7 bedrooms10 bathrooms

Luxury villa with a sea view and a heated pool, Costa Adeje, Tenerife, Spain for 1,550,000 €

With swimming pool

Luxury villa with a sea view and a heated pool, Costa Adeje, Tenerife, Spain

1,550,000 €

£1,325,000

Total area 213 m²4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Renovated house with a garden, a garage and beautiful views in Tenerife, Spain for 1,360,000 €

Sea view

Renovated house with a garden, a garage and beautiful views in Tenerife, Spain

1,360,000 €

£1,163,000

Total area 225 m²Land area: 475 m²4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

1 month ago

Three-level furnished villa with a pool and ocean views in Adeje, Tenerife, Spain for 3,690,000 €

With swimming pool

Three-level furnished villa with a pool and ocean views in Adeje, Tenerife, Spain

3,690,000 €

£3,154,000

Total area 440 m²Land area: 606 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Amazing villa with a pool and spectacular sea views in Tabaiba Alta, Tenerife, Spain for 875,000 €

With swimming pool

Amazing villa with a pool and spectacular sea views in Tabaiba Alta, Tenerife, Spain

875,000 €

£748,000

Total area 208 m²4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

New villa with a pool, a garage and panoramic sea views in Costa Adeje, Tenerife, Spain for 2,070,000 €

With swimming pool

New villa with a pool, a garage and panoramic sea views in Costa Adeje, Tenerife, Spain

2,070,000 €

£1,770,000

Total area 364 m²Land area: 500 m²4 bedrooms5 bathrooms

Two-storey house with a garden, a parking and a guest apartment, Arona, Tenerife, Spain for 580,000 €

Sea view

Two-storey house with a garden, a parking and a guest apartment, Arona, Tenerife, Spain

580,000 €

£496,000

Total area 160 m²5 bedrooms3 bathrooms

2 months ago

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