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". ¡Estupendo! have been advising clients for years to help them to relocate to the sun to start a new life, and, for many the thought of starting a new business venture always comes up in discussions as an option worth at least looking into. For this reason, I wanted to explore the possibilities that Playa Blanca has to offer and why you should at least explore all options open to you. Locales in Playa Blanca come in all shapes and sizes and everyone offers something different depending on what type of business you are looking to set up. Whether it be a small book shop, a bike rental business or even a coffee shop/cafe bar. With some excellent locations available you need to decide is your business a "Niche" market or not? If its a Niche market then people will normally travel to pay for your services/products which means that location is not that important and you can keep your size and overheads to a minimum. If the business is reliant on "Footfall" and you need prime location then expect to a pay higher monthly rent according to the size and location.

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”).

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.

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.

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
Telephone: 0034 618 706 995 or 0034 928 512 394

If you are looking for a bar with EVERYTHING then this bar has to be seen because it has terrace areas with sea views, "Live Music" License, full commercial kitchen, all "live" sports shown, high footfall trade and even parking!

Estupendo offer this fantastic bar for sale in the busiest resort of Puerto Del Carmen, Lanzarote. The business is prime frontline location with sea views and is very well established over many years. This area of Puerto del Carmen achieves high footfall numbers all day and night with many holiday complexes in the area that attract customers to not only this bar but also this popular area. The bar benefits greatly with its large outdoor terrace area that goes all around the premises and fits perfectly with the new smoking ban. The bar has 64 Covers Inside and Out but additional tables and chairs can be added if required by the new owners. Inside, the bar is very well presented with a good sized bar and stage area for the Live Music which is permitted under the license.The bar also caters for all sports events with Plasma TVs situated all around the bar.

The kitchen area is a Fully Functional Commercial Kitchen which is more than capable of handling anything from basic breakfasts, snacks and main meals. If you are looking for a quality business in an excellent location then this bar has to be on your list to view. Bars of this quality and location are not on the market for long so don't miss out! This fantastic bar is on the market for €130,000 and the owners are open to serious offers to secure a timely sale.

For more information of this excellent business opportunity plus many more please email Ian: ian@grupoestupendo.com

Well we are now at the end of the official UK summer season (July/August) and people are starting back at work after their hols.

Here in Puerto del Carmen the sun as always is shining and we are very fortunate to live in one of the best all round climates in the whole world.

How would you like to have the beach for your office window???

This is the view from a bar that is just about to become available on a first come first served basis!  The bar has a large double terrace area overlooking the main beach and the path from the beach comes directly in front of this bar! It doesn’t get much better than this, especially with all paperwork already agreed to be paid by the landlord as well as a full refurbishment this has to be the bargain of the year!  The bar comes complete with new flooring,ceilings,electrics and a bar. It’s a blank canvas for anyone to put their stamp on the bar which would work as a coffee shop, bar or even cocktail bar. With the ingoing cost of only €15,000 this opportunity will not be available for long!

Would you like frontline on the main “Strip” of Pdc for only €700 per month rent??  Well now you can and with some rents being at their lowest ever it’s time to secure a five year lease at the best rates possible before the prices start to rise again. This is a fantastic busy Bar / Restaurant that has a great reputation and could work as many ventures or simply be kept as it is. For more details click on the property details link below.

Estupendo - EST 2239

Low cost businesses in the Old Town? Looking for a wet bar for only €5,000 or maybe a restaurant with large terrace areas for only €15,000.

Estupendo - La Hoya Centre

Cheers to Robbie and Jane!!!

Robbie and Jane take come out of retirement to take on a bar in Los Pocillos that they have simply renamed Cheers bar. Read how well already they are proving to be with both local and tourist trade!

Estupendo - Cheers to Robbie & Jane

With Puerto del Carmen in Lanzarote improving week by week with new investments it was time to highlight the fact that Pdc is no longer the “Blackpool” in the sun that some people have unfairly likened the resort to.

Estupendo - Puerto del Carmen Resort Update

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Coming soon.......Kenny and Tracy take over Kontiki Pool bar and restaurant!!

If you are looking for a helpful, friendly service that works at your pace with no pushy sales people then why not join the ever growing number of satisfied Estupendo clients who want help and advice without the “hard sell”.

Estupendo are offering a very unique opportunity to get a business started in the old town area of Lanzarote’s most popular resort of Puerto del Carmen for a minimum cost.This area is a favourite with the Irish but also Spanish and many other nationalities who visit Lanzarote.

The La Hoya complex has been well established but has recently suffered like most due to the economic crisis. Experiencing less visitors to the island it has been a tough two years but now finally things are starting to improve especially as Spain is now officially out of recession.The complex already boasts some very established bars and businesses including the El Niño surf wear brand, The Matchmaker bar, The Tartan Teddy bar, Brendan Behans bar, The Blarney Stone bar and The Halfpenny Inn to name the most popular.