"The main economy in the Balearics has become the real-estate business"
"People here won't be able to compete unless regulation is put in place for foreign buyers."
Balearic government "engaged in a battle" against purchases by non-residents
The government has defended increase in taxes on properties of one million euros and more.
El Molinar on the frontline of the foreign buying controversy
The report of the sale of a property to a German buyer came amidst the controversy raised by the proposal for residency qualification.
Market intervention needed to limit sales of Mallorca homes to foreign buyers
"There are mechanisms in the free market for when imperfections occur." Overpopulation in the Balearics is an imperfection.
Foreign demand only a part of Mallorca's housing problems
The main reason for a lack of affordable housing is that "it is impossible" to build it at the required prices.
Montuïri is a hot spot for foreign investors.
Montuïri is a hot spot for foreign investors.
Mallorca scandal over politicians selling houses to foreigners
Members of party against selling properties to non-Balearic residents have done just that.
Mallorca nationalists have never spoken about "foreigners" when it comes to limiting the sale of homes
Lluís Apesteguia believes that whether a buyer is a resident or non-resident is a key issue.
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."
Plan to restrict the sale of homes to foreigners in Mallorca rejected
Left-wing coalition party wanted to implement European and state regulations with the aim of restricting the sale of homes to foreigners.
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