TENERIFE GUIDE AND INFORMATION SITE FOR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS ALIKE Whilst the internet contains dozens of pages entitled 'Tenerife Guide', most contain very little information of real use, or only cover a limited range of topics, whilst others are simply years out of date. So TENERIFE GURU was created to fill in those blanks and... Read More
The Ultimate Guide to Tenerife
The Ultimate Guide to Tenerife
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LAST UPDATED 15th December 2022 According to official figures, over 35% of marriages among British partners are destined to end in divorce and that figure appears to be rising year on year. Although there are no precise figures available for divorces amongst UK expats, it is anticipated that the number may be even higher. Whilst…
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The British and Irish Consulates were previously eager for their respective citizens to register their residence in Tenerife. This not only assisted them with statistical information as to the number of citizens they have to cater for, but it allowed them to provide quicker and easier advice and assistance should a citizen suddenly require consular…
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A particularly common scam that has been doing the rounds in Tenerife for several years is the Timeshare Reclaim Scam. Numerous clients have historically been mis-sold Timeshare or Holiday Points products. Some have paid money for products they never received or couldn’t use, whilst others have lost their money when the Timeshare Company has closed…
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UPDATED: 28th February 2024 Applying for Probate in Tenerife So a relative or friend has died in Tenerife. But how do you sort out the paperwork and administer their estate? The first step is to obtain the Death Certificate (Certificado de Fallecimiento). This will typically be issued to the next-of-kin promptly following the death where…
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When buying property in Tenerife, it is strongly recommended to organise your finances before proceeding, particularly if you require a mortgage. Spanish banks are notoriously slow in processing mortgage applications, by which time you may have already agreed to purchase a property and signed a contract with a deadline to complete. Alternatively, you may expect…
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This is perhaps one of the most important questions to ask when buying a property in Tenerife. The answer is obviously YES! You are about to make what could be the second biggest investment of your life in a foreign country and in a foreign language, where bureaucracy and paperwork is notoriously complex and different….
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UPDATED 3rd March 2025 CONTENTS: 1. Births in Spain 2. Deaths in Spain BIRTHS IN SPAIN Every birth that takes place on Spanish soil must by law be registered in Spain. Even if you unexpectedly give birth whilst on holiday in Tenerife, you must report the birth at the local Registro Civil (Civil Registry) for…
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