Houses for sale in Tenerife

Buying a house in Tenerife: a quick guide

This page lists every house for sale in Tenerife from our portfolio: detached houses, villas, townhouses and fincas. We work mainly in the south of the island (Costa Adeje, Los Cristianos, Playa San Juan, Callao Salvaje and nearby areas), where we have had our own office in Costa Adeje for over 20 years. Every listing shows real photos, built and plot size, the exact location on the map and a direct WhatsApp line to the agent handling the house.

Where to look, depending on what you need

• Costa Adeje (El Duque, El Madroñal, Torviscas Alto, La Caleta): the biggest concentration of high-end villas in the south, with beaches and services open all year.
• Los Cristianos and Palm-Mar: neighbourhood life, a flat seafront promenade and a harbour with daily ferries to La Gomera and La Palma. Popular with buyers who move here full time.
• Playa San Juan and Alcalá: quieter coastal towns in the south-west with a local feel.
• The mid-altitude towns (Adeje town, Arona, Valle San Lorenzo): bigger plots and better price per square metre, 10-15 minutes from the coast.

Villa, townhouse or finca: the differences

A detached villa gives you the most privacy and usually comes with its own pool and plot; it is the type in highest demand among international buyers. A townhouse offers a garden or terrace with less upkeep, normally with a shared pool. A finca adds rural land, and that is where you need to be careful: what you can build or renovate depends on the land classification, so we check it before you make an offer.

Taxes and costs when buying in the Canary Islands

Resale property pays 6.5% transfer tax (ITP) in the Canaries; new builds pay IGIC instead of ITP, plus stamp duty. Add notary, land registry and mortgage costs if you finance: as a rule of thumb, budget around 8-10% of the price in total costs. You will need an NIE (foreigner identification number), and a Spanish bank account makes payments much easier; we help our clients with both.

Can I buy as a non-resident?

Yes. Spain has no restrictions on foreign buyers: an NIE is all you need. Note that the golden visa (residency by investment) was abolished in 2025, so buying a property no longer grants residency on its own; if that matters to you, we can point you to the alternatives.

Can I rent the house out when I am not using it?

Yes, but holiday rentals in the Canary Islands require registering the property as a vivienda vacacional (VV) and complying with the regional rules. We offer full holiday rental management: calendar, guests and cleaning included.

How long does a purchase take?

With financing in place, 4 to 8 weeks from reservation to signing at the notary is typical. Cash purchases can be quicker.

You may also want to browse villas for sale, apartments for sale, property in Costa Adeje and Los Cristianos. Or if you would rather we search for you, get in touch.