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Sometimes it seems like everyone wants to leave the cold and dreary weather of the UK behind them and set up a new life in the sun.

A relaxed way of life, good food and a large contingent of other ex pats to socialise with. Not everyone has the time or the desire to wait for new home to be completed, but that’s fine as Tenerife has a good turnover of property and a vast range of resale homes to suit all tastes and needs.

If the term resale makes you think of an old used property, think again. Lots of people who buy off plan or a newly completed property do so purely as a short term investment and look to sell soon after completion. This does mean that resale properties tend to be a little more expensive than new homes but they also have many advantages for the buyer.

Even the best building projects produce a snagging list, those little problems that you just can’t know about until a property becomes a home with people living in from day to day. A resale will have gone through that stage and those small but annoying things in and around your property will have been corrected.

Neighbours and the community will be very important to you, especially if you have a young family. Moving into a new place, you may find that you are alone in your particular section or floor for a while. With a resale, you will have new friends waiting for you to guide and give you advice about the property and the area, schools, banks, directions etc. Most complexes also run as a legal community, this makes it much easier for paying utility bills, insuring and repairing communal areas like pools and walkways, and gives you a stronger voice when dealing with local authorities. Starting from scratch, they can be a nightmare but that is one problem you will be spared.

The holiday is usually the starting point for the dream of moving out to Tenerife, you fall in love with the island and often the specific area you stayed in or a favourite town you visited. As you realise that the dream can be a reality, it’s only natural to look for quality properties just where you want them, why chance somewhere you know nothing about?

A good estate agent will already know the resale property you are trying to buy, it has a proven history, albeit a short one. Companies like Actual Properties have offices in several areas near to the main established developments and you can benefit from their local knowledge and contacts.

Resale is a very popular choice in Tenerife and your property will still be a good investment if you come to sell in the future, because as you already know, there’s a ready market out there.

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