Many luxury home buyers have turned their attention to the Canary Islands during the covid-19 health crisis. With the pandemic we have been forced to spend more time in our homes, even today we must limit our social interactions and avoid crowds.

When the lock down forced us to stay in our homes, those who suffered the least stress were those who enjoyed their own terrace, garden and swimming pool.

Buyers of luxury homes in the Canary Islands

During 2019, the majority of buyers interested in luxury homes in the Canary Islands were foreigners and many of them bought as an investment.

Now, the profile of the luxury home buyer in the south of Gran Canaria has changed towards the national businessman or senior manager who wants to improve their quality of life. A few months locked up at home have made us appreciate the importance of the sun, walks in the open air or dreaming of having the sea close by.

Some families have moved their residences to the islands and others plan to do so at the end of the school year. Companies have had to adapt to teleworking and some workers, especially those with a technological profile, have opted for remote jobs in companies in other countries that offer a higher salary. We have always said that living in the Canary Islands is a luxury, but having a house with a garden and being able to enjoy it throughout the year is now more important than ever. The different communities of Spain, establishes limitations depending on the incidence of the disease. For these buyers who cannot travel to the islands we have created a bespoke virtual visit system.

With the exclusivity that characterizes the services of La Boutique · Canary Real Estate, we prefer to go a step ahead and make a live virtual tour so that the agent travels to the property and connects live with our client. In this wat every every detail can be shown, walk around the house, explain the materials, even open the cabinets if the seller wants to see how they are lined. What is most sought after in homes is space, not only exterior but also entertainment space where you can install a gym, a bar to receive friends and some privacy to create an office and work from there.

Gran Canaria begins to position itself as one of the best 5 european destinations for remote workers

Thanks to remote work and working from home, it is possible to better organize our schedules and enjoy life. Some buyers tell us that they have gained years of life since the traffic jams disappeared to go to the office. They have found an extra hour in the day to dedicate themselves to their hobbies. In cities like Madrid and Barcelona, people are changing their apartments in the center to move to a house in the suburbs or surrounding towns. Many of those who have to continue living in the center seek vacation homes on the islands. Having a holiday home in Gran Canaria ensures that you can enjoy a good temperature all year round, December bank holidays, Christmas and, of course, a milder summer than on the Costa Brava. With the uncertainty of the pandemic, it is better to plan a vacation in the Canary Islands, with a good health system and avoid places in Southeast Asia, which are very exotic but lacking in health facilities.

In countries like Sweden and the Netherlands, before the pandemic there were 30% of remote workers.

Initiatives such as Nomad City were launched to attract digital nomads to the Canary Islands, to publicize that there are more than 4,800 hours of daylight per year, tax benefits, an international airport and quality health.

If you are looking for a house in the Canary Islands, contact one of our property ambassadors so they can help you find the home you want so much.