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The historic city of La Laguna has held high-level talks with the Canary Islands Government to clarify how the new Sustainable Tourist Use of Housing Law will be implemented. Councillors stressed the need for legal certainty and resources to balance tourism with residential needs in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Read the full details of the meeting and its implications for property owners.

The Canary Islands Government has approved plans for 59 new social homes with garages in Arona, Tenerife. The project is part of a larger initiative to build 159 protected homes across several islands, funded by EU Next Generation funds. Read the full details of this significant investment in affordable housing.

Tenerife is rapidly becoming a leading European technology hub, attracting major global firms and generating over 15,000 jobs. Driven by favourable fiscal conditions, top-tier research centres, and high connectivity, the island’s tech sector now moves hundreds of millions annually. Read how satellites, AI, and quantum computing are fuelling this Atlantic success story.

The Public Prosecutor’s Office has called for an immediate halt to construction work within the protected coastal zone by the controversial Cuna del Alma tourism project in Tenerife. A judge is now investigating regional officials and the developer over alleged planning and environmental offences. Read the full details of this major legal challenge to the large-scale development.

Property prices for second-hand homes in the Canary Islands have hit a record high, rising 10.5% in the last year. The towns of Tacoronte and Los Realejos on Tenerife are leading the surge with increases of over 29%. Discover which areas are seeing the biggest growth and where prices are falling.