Minister rules out absolute ban on foreign home buyers in Spain's Canaries

The Finance Minister of the Canaries has dampened hopes of the islands imposing a total prohibition on foreign property ownership by saying it's "not authorised" by EU law, while stressing that some justified limitations could be negotiated.

Aug 4, 2025 - 12:03
Minister rules out absolute ban on foreign home buyers in Spain's Canaries
The Finance Minister of the Canaries has dampened hopes of the islands imposing a total prohibition on foreign property ownership by saying it's "not authorised" by EU law, while stressing that some justified limitations could be negotiated.
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