Property
Forty per cent increases to rent and buy
The cost to buy and rent a property in the Balearics has increased on average by 40% since 2014.
Majorca
February weather and fines: the week in Majorca
It was less than better in winter, Airbnb was fined, there was a march against Catalan "imposition", and Ariany was spending money on tourism promotion.
Property
Fall in the number of new homes in Majorca
Local authorities are not making land available in order to facilitate the building of affordable homes.
Estate agent window in Palma, Mallorca
The fall in 2023 contrasted with a 37% cumulative rise over the previous four years.
Panic to rent a flat in Mallorca
Serious lack of housing is causing a major social problem.
Mallorca politician who wants to ban foreign property sales, sells house to a German!
“Citizens deserve leaders who act with integrity and who truly care about the welfare of society, not those who seek their own benefit at the expense of others."
Over 50% of Britons want to live in Spain
Britons believe spending more time in the sun will improve their quality of life and 87% believe they will become healthier and live longer.
Mallorca scandal over politicians selling houses to foreigners
Members of party against selling properties to non-Balearic residents have done just that.
- Balearic government plans big increase in tax on cruise ship passengers and even a cash levy on hire cars
- Another body found by a Mallorca beach
- Heavy rains return to Spain putting country on RED alert
- As the town hall announces 21 million euros investment, Playa de Palma residents denounce drugs and homelessness
- Saturday weather in Mallorca