From tourist to Fuerteventura homeowner

Why do so many tourists end up buying property in Fuerteventura?

The change from tourist to owner in Fuerteventura responds to factors such as the European demographic trend, the change of lifestyle, the search for profitability, the legal security in Spain or the natural and climatic attractiveness of the island.

With the right support, this process can be transformed into a solid investment and a sustainable life project.

Fuerteventura is no longer just a holiday destination. For thousands of Europeans, it has become a life project. Every year, visitors who came for the windsurfing, surfing or the tranquility of the volcanic landscape end up asking themselves a strategic question:

What if instead of coming back every season, I buy a house on the island?

This change -fromtourist to owner-is a consolidated trend in the majorero real estate market.

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A market driven by European buyers

According to data collected in the study of transactions managed by Destiny Home, 70.8% of buyers in Fuerteventura are foreigners, compared to 29.2% of national buyers.

Among them are:

• Italians (35.6%)
• Germans
• British
• French

The predominant profile is clear:
People between 40 and 60 years old, with their own funds (only 29% need financing), who are seeking:

• Profitable investment
• Second home
• Lifestyle change

In addition, 40% of the purchases correspond to real estate investmentof foreign homebuyers.

See more data on the real estate market in Fuerteventura, in the Report:

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The lifestyle that turns vacations into residences

The attraction is not only climatic. It is structural:

• Stable climate all year round
• Direct air connectivity with the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy or France
• Protected natural environment (Biosphere Reserve)
• Consolidated outdoor culture

Areas such as:

• Corralejo
• El Cotillo
• Costa Calma
• Caleta de Fuste

are of great interest to European buyers, due to their combination of nature, services and profitability.

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What these buyers are looking for when they decide to invest

The internal data analyzed show that:

• 58% of foreign homebuyers buy apartments or apartments in the…
• 27% opt for villas or chalets foreign buyers of foreign housing…
• The most frequent price range is between 100.000 € and 150.000 € for foreign buyers of foreign homes….

The international buyer usually values:

• Large terrace and orientation
• Proximity to beach or sports spots
• Possibility of vacation rental
• Low maintenance requirements
• Energy efficiency and sustainability

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From emotion to strategic decision

Many visitors fall in love with the island. But the purchase must be managed with professional criteria.

The Destiny Home Buyer’s Guide structures the process in clear phases: definition of objectives, cost analysis, financing, negotiation and legal validation.

Key aspects:

• NIE prior to purchase
• Opening a bank account
• Deposit agreement with down payment
• Technical and legal review
• Notarized signature
• Land Registry

This accompaniment is especially relevant when the buyer does not reside in Spain.

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5. The strategic role of Destiny Home

Destiny Home is one of the leading brands in the real estate market in Fuerteventura, with more than 18 years of experience in promotion and international sales Dossier-DestinyHome2023-en.

Relevant data:

• More than 150 properties sold per year Dossier-DestinyHome2023-en
• Database of more than 30,000 qualified buyers Dossier-DestinyHome2023-en
• 15 multilingual consultants Dossier-DestinyHome2023-en
• Publication in more than 20 national and international portals Dossier-DestinyHome2023-en

In addition, its multidisciplinary team covers these services:

• Buying and selling
• Asset management
• Rehabilitation
• Home staging
• Investment consulting

For the foreign buyer, this means reducing risk, time and errors in the process.

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The time to decide

Fuerteventura still maintains competitive prices compared to other Spanish island destinations, with revaluation potential in key areas.

For those who already spend long periods of time windsurfing in Sotavento, working remotely from Corralejo or enjoying the tranquility of the south, the purchase ceases to be a romantic idea and becomes a decision of patrimony.

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