Ben's blog
So once you have found the right locale and location....what do I have to do next? Well, firstly, a good agent or lawyer will negotiate a deal on the local for you and this can include a rent free period whilst you are setting the business up. Secondly a good Asesoría will help you with an engineer who can produce a Project which along with the license application to open/trade will be sent to the town hall along with the relevant documents which your Asesoría will prepare for you.
At ¡Estupendo! we do work closely with Asesoría’s, Lawyers and Engineers and we can offer a unique service to our customers. If you find the right locale in the right location but want to be 100% sure that you know all of your outgoing's first before signing any lease then we can help! For €250 we can instruct an Asesoría to give you a full hours consultation which includes all set up costs involved. This will also include a meeting with an Engineer at the premises to give a full report on what is going to be required under the current legislation. The Asesoría will then produce a final report with a list of all costs involved and you will then be sure that you have a sufficient budget available before committing to signing any lease. With ¡Estupendo! you will never be on your own, we will be with you 100% to introduce you to the right people and we will do our best to ensure everything runs as smoothly as possible.
If you have a business idea and would like to see what locals are available to you in Playa Blanca then please don't hesitate to get in touch with our Playa Blanca Office now and lets see how we can help you to realize your dream! For further information please call Ian quoting the Property Reference: PB 7532 Email: ian@grupoestupendo.com
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Playa Blanca has established itself as a resort that offers visitors to Lanzarote a more relaxed option away from the more established resorts of Puerto Del Carmen and Costa Teguise. With its excellent shopping, beaches, ferry port to Fuerteventura and a promenade to die for it really does have the hustle and bustle of a busy holiday resort without the feeling of being "too commercialized". 
In Playa Blanca there are an abundance of great opportunities available in various locations including Marina Rubicon, Shopping Centre Rubicon, Faro Park, Las Coloradas, Papagayo Centre and, of course, Calle Limones (the main “high street”).
What costs can be incurred? This is one of the most common questions we get asked and it really is a "Million Dollar Question" that is impossible to answer as every business start up is totally different. For example recently we helped Mandy and Dominic to set up a "Bike Rental Business" that was fairly straightforward because the local had a previous license to trade as a shop and because they were not adding any electrics (Kitchen etc…) the costs were minimal because the old license and project could be simply transferred into their names. However, another client, Mary has just taken over a local that was trading as a shop and has turned it into a small coffee shop. Because she has to change the activity for the local the old project and license is null and void, Mary had to produce a new project and license application which also involves an upgrade of the electrics because she has added a kitchen and three phase electrics are required by law. The locale is approximately 50m2 in total which includes a terrace area and her ingoing costs just to open the doors to trade is going to be between €40,000 to €50,000.
Welcome to the Estupendo monthly Newsletter with some updates of life here in sunny Lanzarote!! Here at ¡Estupendo! we acknowledge and understand that having a website is only a small part of being truly “Online”. You can now keep up to date with Lanzarote’s leading property specialists through Facebook,Twitter and LinkedIn. We will be posting regular updates on all three to ensure that you are always in the know about the latest Properties, Island News and ¡Estupendo! Clients. Come and join us!
Costa Teguise Improvements!
Its good news for Costa Teguise, Lanzarote, under the Canarian Government scheme to modernize tourist accommodation 7 apartment complexes and 2 hotels have been selected for upgrade as follows: Apartamentos Océano - from a 2 key to a 4* status Apartamentos Nazaret - from 2 to 4 keys Club Siroco - Big change here as it will be converted from a 2 key apartment complex to a 4* hotel Galeón Playa - Another big change for this apartment complex as it will be upgraded from a 3 key apartment complex to a 4* hotel El Guarapo - from a 2 key status to 3 key apartments For more info contact our Costa Teguise office now!
Change Of Some Contact Numbers As a group we have recently transitioned from Vodafone to Movistar and some of our mobile numbers have now changed. Playa Blanca Office Office Address: Calle El Correillo no.4, Playa Blanca, 35580 Office Numbers: +34 928 519 153 or +34 928 349 465 Alan Mobile/Email: +34 680 771 428 alan@grupoestupendo.com Ben Mobile/Email: +34 660 765 394ben@grupoestupendo.com Trisha Email: trisha@grupoestupendo.com Costa Teguise Office Office Address: Coronas Playa Hotel, Avenida del Mar 26, Costa Teguise 35508 Office Numbers: +34 928 346 105 or +34 928 843 968 Sue Mobile/Email: +34 608 928 550 sue@grupoestupendo.com Chris Mobile/Email: +34 608 608 109 chris@grupoestupendo.com Puerto del Carmen Office Office Address: CC Los Pocillos,Local 23, Avenida De las Playas 77, Puerto Del Carmen, 35510 Office Number: +34 928 512 394 Ian Mobile/Email: +34 618 706 995 ian@grupoestupendo.com Veronica Mobile/Email: +34 626 268 211 veronica@grupoestupendo.com
Commercial News......Italy Comes To Puerto Calero!
Elias and his loyal chef Antonio open their Italian Café bar/restaurant in Puerto Calero with the help of our Puerto del Carmen office.Read their full story how they moved to Lanzarote to follow their dream with the help of ¡Estupendo! http://www.grupoestupendo.es/content/la-piazzetta-restaurante-puerto-calero
Property News!! Here are a selection of properties for sale in Lanzarote and don't forget we are the only agent with three offices covering the whole island. For you the buyer this means that you can deal directly with an expert in your chosen area who know the area fully and who can help and advise you fully.
Costa Teguise Office
For more details... http://www.grupoestupendo.com/site/go/viewParticulars?propertyID=41444
For more details..... http://www.grupoestupendo.com/site/go/viewParticulars?propertyID=172279
Puerto del Carmen Office
For more details...... http://www.grupoestupendo.com/site/go/viewParticulars?propertyID=171992
For more details...... http://www.grupoestupendo.com/site/go/viewParticulars?propertyID=92436
Playa Blanca Office
For more details..... http://www.grupoestupendo.com/site/go/viewParticulars?propertyID=61422
For more details..... http://www.grupoestupendo.com/site/go/viewParticulars?propertyID=167634
Blog-Site And Free Buyers Guides......... Relocation, Business and Property Sales....ask for your copy now! Don't forget you can also keep up to date with all the latest island news and write ups on our ¡Estupendo! Blogsite @ www.grupoestupendo.es
Currency Exchange....Trust The Experts!
When buying or selling a property overseas, one of the most important factors to consider is how to exchange your currency. It is as important as negotiating the price…. To read the full article Click Here
If you need any free help and advice from the islands leading Experts in Long term rentals, Business and Property Sales then contact ¡Estupendo! today!! Saludos, The ¡Estupendo! Team
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Alternatively, Last Minute Travel also offer private taxis and private and group tours across the island. For more information and to book your transfer or tour go to http://www.lastminute-transfer.com, call +34 928 822 028 or email book@lastminute-transfer.com. Alternatively, you can book you transfer at the airport on arrival.
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We recently used the services of Zest in the UK for some graphic work after they were recommended to us by a client. Based in Weybridge, Surrey, Zest offer a range of design and animation options to suit almost any business or domestic need. Focusing on four main areas; motion graphics, claymation, video editing and illustration. They worked with us from start to finish to ensure that we received exactly the right product for our specific requirements. We are delighted with our finished product design and would have no hesitation in recommending them to our clients. Although based in the UK, Zest can liaise with you online so can work with you where ever you are in the world. For more information visit their website. Alternatively, email zest@markymc.com or call +44 (0) 7792 704 485.
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Playa Blanca Cricket Club is always on the lookout for talented new players, so if you live in the Yaiza area or are just visiting why not get involved. Meet new people and experience a game of cricket in 30 degree heat (there really is nothing quite like it). Pop into Gravity Bar in Playa Blanca (opposite the church) and ask for Martyn or Anthony who will be happy to provide more information.
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Course Description - La Geria, located in the heart of Lanzarote between the towns of Mozaga and Yaiza, is the source of Malmsey, a robust sweet wine, known locally by the name of its grape, Malvasia. In the early 1700s, the valley was farmland, but in 1730 a six-year period of volcanic eruptions covered southern Lanzarote with thick layers of ash and lava. When farmers returned to their blackened fields, they quickly discovered a use for the tiny black cinders and developed a method of growing vines on volcanic slopes by surrounding each plant with picón (lava gravel) to trap the dew, and sheltering it with a zoco, a semicircle of stone walls. La Geria valley is today covered in a pattern of these round depressions and zocos, where visitors can sample and buy the wines from the local “bodegas”, and learn about their unusual history at a wine museum. Course description – 21.1 K - The start will be at Los Dolores Church in Mancha Blanca (TBC). The run course will take the participants on different types of surfaces through the vineyards in the La Geria region. In this area the runners will be offered free samples of the wine produced by the local “bodegas”. The finish line will be in La Geria district between ‘La Geria’ and ‘Rubicon’ vineyards. (TBC) Time limit: 4 hours Aid Station - There will be several aid stations supplying you with water and samples of the wine produced by the local “bodegas”. Entry fee: €30 + €25 deposit for the timing chip. €10 for the Wine Walk. Schedule of Events Saturday, June 18th 2011 - 16.00-19.00 Registration and information, Sports Booking, Club La Santa Sunday, June 19th 2011 - 10.00 Race start at Los Dolores Church, Mancha Blanca Music, barbecue and Awards shortly after the race. Awards • T-shirts for all participants The overall winner in the female and male category will receive a prize in liters of wine equivalent to their weight in kilos. Overall winners are not eligible for an age group award. Timing - ChampionChip has been selected as the official timing system. Medical Service - Full medical care will be available during the event. Registration - If you would like to apply to take part in the Lanzarote Wine Run, please complete the application form on the Club La Santa website. Early registration is required, the form should arrive at Club La Santa no later than June 10th 2011.
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21 K Run: A unique running event in the wine district of La Geria; Compete & sample the delicious local wines along the route in some of the planet’s most extraordinary scenery.
The Pro athletes will be hoping to finish the course in around 8.5 – 9hrs with the rest of us finishing anytime after that. This will be my first IronMan event so for me I will be just happy to complete the event in one piece! I have created a fundraising page with Just Giving and hope to raise £1000 for my charity of choice. I would be amazing if you could spare a few moments and a few pounds to donate to this cause. Just click http://www.justgiving.com/Ben-Harperlanzaroteironman. Thank you in advance for your support and I look forward to seeing many of you on the day. My Race number is 213 and please cheer loudly. Ben
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It is that time again where 1,500 hopeful athletes arrive to Lanzarote to take part in the toughest IronMan challenge in the world. On 21st May, starting at 7am in Puerto del Carmen, athletes first swim 3.8km, then cycle for 180km around the spectacular volcanic island, and, to finish the day off, a 42.2km marathon along the Puerto del Carmen seafront. This year I am taking part in the event raising money for Leukemia Research as a close family member was diagnosed with Leukemia at the start of 2010.
Puerto Del Carmen has got to try the fabulous new Italian restaurant “Mamma Carla” in the old town area of the resort.
Chef Gregorio and his brother Pierlo are both clients of ¡Estupendo! and Gregorio has travelled the world bringing the best of Italian cooking to London, Bournemouth, Miami, Sarasota, Boston, Goa, Navarra and now Lanzarote. Gregorio loves to live by the sea which is what attracted him to Lanzarote and after two years, he has opened his own restaurant on Calle Juan Carlos just down from the Biosfera shopping centre. Gregorio isn’t the only Italian chef on the premises, the restaurant is named after his mother Carla and you’ll find her in the kitchen making her world renowned meat balls and other specialties. Then there is Daniele, the pizza chef who was trained at the Pizzaioli school in Rome and not forgetting Lorenzo for the front of house and Mounia for service with a smile.
Restaurant Mamma Carla in Puerto del Carmen really brings the tradition and passion of Italy to Lanzarote, you can enjoy the very best of Italian food and service but you don’t have to pay the price. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the chef that used to cook for the celebrities in London such as Princess Diana and Elton John. Mamma Carla is open Daily, Telephone: 928 515 732 for Reservations.
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I first met Baofeng and Stefan Schmidt back in December 2010. They own a very successful Dive Centre in Puerto del Carmen and were looking for a 3 bedroom villa in the Playa Blanca area. From looking at our website they had a shortlist of potential properties and it didn't take them long to find their dream home.
Below you will see the RC Diving Tarriff and contact details. RC Diving offer a Tryout Session for only € 50:
Diving With Our Equipment Dive Courses Diving With Own Equipment Specialty Courses Contact Details: R.C. Diving S.L., C.C. Aquarium, Avda. de Las Playas 38, 35510, Puerto del Carmen
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She is a keen photographer and is pleased to be able to exhibit her pictures in the Villa de Teguise at Restaurante Cejas, Plaza San Franzisco 5 (Tel: 928 845 101) from 21st March to 21st April 2011.
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