Using an estate agency will make the process easier and will save you time and money. The last thing you want is to miss out on the perfect property because of a delay or a missing bit of paper.

If you speak perfect Spanish and have a friend who is a property lawyer, then stop reading. Otherwise, carry on.

Lex Says: Estate agency services are free to buyers as the seller pays their fees. 

But their ability to value and assess local property, and their knowledge of the buying process, is invaluable.

Use a good agency and you can be sure that your property is legally registered and worth what you pay. A good agency can also make sure you understand the rules about renting out your property in Gran Canaria's resorts.

Have we said enough to convince you?  Here's our guide to finding the right estate agent in south Gran Canaria. See here for info about Las Palmas Property.