4,000 new homes in the Balearics at risk because of a Spanish government objection
The Balearic government has accused the Spanish government of "irresponsibility".
Construction in Mallorca
Where there is new building, prices are beyond the reach of many.
Flats in Menorca
Flats that were expropriated.
While protesters press their demands, has anything been done to tackle tourist overcrowding?
There is a lack of patience allied to a lack of confidence in the government.
Opposition on ethical grounds to legalised properties being holiday rentals
The College of Architects fears that properties intended for the housing market will disappear from it.
Balearic housing - Fewer owners, more tenants
Over a ten-year period the number of properties with tenants increased by more than 10,000.
Balearics housing emergency decree not having much impact
So far, there are only 40 'limited-price housing' projects for the conversion of commercial premises.
Preparing for the next 'less tourism' protest in Mallorca
Representatives of the organisers said on Saturday that they want the July 21 protest to mark "a turning point".
Household spending in the Balearics is the highest in Spain
In 2023, average spend for mortgage/rent and bills was 29% higher in the Balearics than in the rest of Spain.
Amnesty for illegal buildings in Mallorca will come into effect in days
This is for buildings on so-called rustic land. One estimate suggests that there are as many as 30,000 buildings.
Developable land in Palma, Mallorca
Land that is available for development.
13,000 new homes for Palma - But when and what type?
The housing department can process the land for development, but the new water-treatment plant is needed.
Palma mayor says there will be 1,200 homes for social housing
The tender for the building of these new homes will be issued as soon as possible.
Ban on non-resident home buying in the Balearics, a theme for the European elections
The PSOE socialists will seek a ban on the purchase of second homes by non-residents.
'Less tourism' protest planned for all four Balearic Islands in July
The planned date is July 21.
People of the Balearics have far greater difficulty in buying a house than elsewhere in Spain
The 'effort' needed to buy a house is twice as high as in Madrid, which has the second highest effort index.
Tourist overcrowding and housing - the two main concerns for the people of the Balearics
Results of an opinion survey conducted in the middle of May.
Mallorca neighbourhood organisation proposes requirement of living in the Balearic Islands 5 years to buy a house
The organisation also proposes recognising the islands as a "tense zone" to regulate rental prices.
Comment
Tourism Protests: Separating fact from fiction
Firstly, I have no problem with people’s right to protest, we live in a democracy and that is fine. Where I do have a problem is they and the press are saying that they speak for the whole island.
Richie Prior06/08/2024 13:03