Moving to Tenerife - Living in Tenerife

Five years of planning and organising and eventually, we were living on the beautiful island of Tenerife. It doesn’t happen by accident. It is a strong will and self motivation that brings people to these wonderful shores.

We had been here on holiday and whilst walking through the streets of Los Cristianos, we both decided that this was a place that we could live. The charm of Los Cristianos, the old fishing village feel that exudes romance from every corner, the friendly locals who make you feel welcome, the beautiful port and the boats that invite you to explore this magical island of Tenerife.

As soon as we returned to the UK we started making plans to move to Tenerife. A five year plan seemed like a good idea. We would clear out any clutter, manage our business interests to fit our plan and tell our family that we would be moving to Tenerife within five years.

We found that it was this focus that got us to where we wanted to be.  Many people talk about moving to Tenerife at some point in the future. Maybe they will retire in Tenerife. Maybe, if they come into some money, they will sell up and live the dream.

Our view was that we should move here whilst we were still young enough to make a new life and enjoy the benefits of Tenerife. We wanted to surf, walk up mount Teide, water ski, paraglide and scuba dive! Okay, so most of this we haven’t yet done but we can if we want!

Earning a living in Tenerife

Once you have decided to move to Tenerife, you’ll start thinking about how to earn a living in Tenerife. Unless you are independently wealthy, you will need to give this some serious thought. Fortunately, as this is the island of eternal spring, there are many ways to make a good living.

Many people buy a bar in Playa de las Americas or a non food related business in Los Cristianos. Some choose a business in La Caleta and some decide to buy a business in Tenerife not connected to the tourist trade.

It is often a good idea to consider what you are good at, what did you enjoy when you were younger before making a living in the U.K got in the way. Tracy and I ran our own estate agency business in the North West of England and I was the Area Manager for one of the North West’s largest Commercial Estate Agents. We felt that we had something to bring to Tenerife, something that was not here already, something that we could improve on. This is a good place to start for anyone planning a move to Tenerife.

Like us, you will need to do your research, do the ground work, and talk to people who have already made the move. At Tenerife Commercial Sales, we can introduce you to many people who have already made a successful move and to people that have been running successful businesses in Tenerife for many years. You need a support system, people that can give you good advice about moving to Tenerife.

Getting reassurance

If you would like to speak directly with clients that have purchased a business with Tenerife Commercial Sales, please contact me using the details below, if, however, you would like to contact clients who have successfully purchased a residential property in Tenerife, please contact our residential friends at Clear Blue Skies.

Clear Blue Skies are, in our opinion, the most proactive residential estate agents in Tenerife. They have a wide selection of residential properties for sale in Tenerife and, as you will see from their client testimonials, are totally committed to providing the best residential estate agency service in Tenerife. I recently had the pleasure of viewing a beautiful villa for sale in El Duque. The accommodation was over three floors all serviced by a private lift. There were landscaped gardens and the finish was second to none. If you are buying a business in Tenerife, then this could well be the home for you. www.clearbluetenerife.com

Should you have any questions or queries about buying a business in Tenerife or indeed about any aspect of moving to Tenerife, we are here to help, please contact us using the details below.

Alan Royles
Tenerife Commercial Sales

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