New homes in the Balearics
The policy is to now build public subsidised housing for rent rather than purchase.
Over 400 new homes at Playa de Palma development
Ses Fontanelles will not be developed as a shopping centre but as an 'urban centre'.
Slump in the sale of homes in the Balearics ... but foreigners continue to buy a third of them
The highest prices in the country are a reason for the fall.
Housing law makes access to affordable homes in Mallorca difficult
The law needs to be repealed in order to increase the supply of housing and to make it more affordable.
Your seven days news round-up in Mallorca
These are the stories that made the headlines this week.
Properties on the Calvia coast of Mallorca
Someone with residency certification would be free to buy a home.
More pressure to ban sale of homes to non-residents of the Balearics
A motion registered for debate in the Balearic Parliament calls on the government to declare a housing emergency.
"From hospitality to hostility" - A speaker at Mallorca summit for tourism sustainability
"The island belongs to the Mallorcans. They are the ones who have to decide what type of tourism they want."
For sale sign in Mallorca
For sale, but there are ever fewer properties for sale.
Fall in the number of homes for sale in Mallorca
An issue in Spain as a whole, and the consequence of a lack of foresight.
Why does it take so long to build new homes in Mallorca?
In addition to the bureaucracy, there is a shortage of construction personnel.
Mallorca hoteliers attack the tourist tax increase and failure to ban all apartment holiday lets
The government has missed "a golden opportunity" to return a huge pool of housing to residential use.
The Balearic Islands is the region with the fewest households living in their own homes
Spain is the twelfth country with the highest number of people who own their own home in the European Union.
The "bad practices" of renting out rooms in Mallorca
Owners are circumventing legal obligations.
Balearic Government planning record spending in 2025
Housing and mobility investment plans will be closely scrutinised by parliament.
Balearic Government under fire over its housing policies
After a year in government, "the miracle cures" have failed.
Removals firm in Palma Mallorca
High demand in August and September for removals to the mainland.
17 million euros in fines for banks and funds that breached Balearic housing law
The fines related to the attempted sale of government-protected affordable housing.
TUI: Mallorca tourism protests should be taken seriously
The protests are against "excessive" issues such as the increase in rents.
- 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...”
- The 90 day rule does have some positive results in Spain!
- German low-season tourism in Mallorca set for a new record