Tax Agency reckons there are 8,700 illegal holiday lets in the Balearics
There has been a cross-checking of Tax Agency and island councils' data.
One big terrace, one big protest: Mallorca news round-up
Some of the stories to have made the news in Mallorca over the past few days.
Holiday rental property advertised on Holidu
A holiday rental property advertised on Holidu.
Balearic holiday rental prices way higher than the rest of Spain
Within the Balearics, the average price in Mallorca is the lowest.
Mallorca planning amnesty could mean more holiday rentals on rustic land
The government's administrative simplification decree will enable many properties to be legalised.
Adding insult to injury: Mallorca news round-up
Some of the stories that made the headlines over the past week.
"No magic solutions" to Mallorca's housing problems
"Rent caps have not been successful anywhere and are doomed to failure."
Slogan against holiday apartments in Palma, Mallorca
Slogan protesting against apartments for holiday letting in Palma.
Holiday rentals sector - Don't blame us for increase in the price to rent
There are apparently many registered properties that aren't rented out to tourists.
Seventeen million euros of fines for illegal holiday lets in Mallorca
A new plan against illegal letting was launched last September.
Holiday homes in Menorca
The illegal offer is prejudicial to the regulated holiday rentals sector.
Booking.com will work with the Balearic government to root out illegal holiday letting
The government is looking to establish agreements with other accommodation websites.
Holiday lets are to blame for Mallorca tourist overcrowding
The greatest blame for problems of gentrification and saturation lies with "the uncontrolled growth of tourist rental housing".
Palma residents call for housing price limits
Palma is part of a nationwide confederation demanding control of the market, especially with regard to rented accommodation.
Residents in Palma have right to information about holiday rentals company
Residents in Son Espanyolet have been complaining about holiday rental properties for several years.
Balearic holiday rental rules exceed regional powers
Regional legislation hasn't been challenged by the Spanish government, but it could be.
Holiday rental property in Mallorca
Private pool tops the list of holidaymaker preferences.
Holiday rental prices in Mallorca have risen eleven per cent
And are forecast to increase a further nine per cent in 2024.
Balearics lose more than 2,000 licensed holiday lets
Pollensa continues to have the most holiday lets in the Balearics.
Websites accused of permitting illegal holiday lets in Mallorca
The Mallorca Hoteliers Federation doesn't believe that EU regulation will provide a definitive solution to illegal lets.
- Britons cash in on the outgoing Golden Visa in Spain to beat the 90 day rule
- After a holiday in Mallorca Richard Gere moves to Spain
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”
- Russian-owned Black Pearl in Mallorca
- Noel Gallagher sold his Ibiza home because of his neighbour - James Blunt