President of the Balearics - "Tourism must be managed so that it translates into well-being for residents"
A year on from the elections, President Prohens reflects on the challenges posed by overtourism and the housing crisis.
'Mallorca is not for sale' - Thousands protest in Palma
The housing crisis, overcrowding, damage to the environment; all themes for the protest.
Average rent in the Balearics more than two and a half times higher than ten years ago
The average is based on an 80 square metre apartment.
Rents 30% lower under Balearic government's scheme for empty homes
The government believes that "thousands of apartments" will come onto the market.
Balearic government will act as a 'letting agency' for empty homes
The government hopes that guarantees will persuade owners to make properties available for long-term rent.
Room rental increases as full flat affordability diminishes
The average room rental price in Calvia is 579 euros.
Protest against Palma motorhomes bylaw
People who live in motorhomes were annoyed that there were also motorhome tourists.
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.
Motorhome dwellers to stage Palma protest against "persecution"
Mayor Jaime Martínez: "You cannot live in a motorhome because it is undignified."
Housing in Mallorca and the concerns for social conflict
A message of a video by a group of residents in Sencelles was: "They are throwing us out of our homes, out of our town and eventually out of Mallorca."
Balearic parliament to vote on rent caps
47 of the 67 municipalities in the Balearics meet criteria that define them as "stressed areas".
Suspended without pay, the Palma police officer who rented out substandard homes
The officer has been fined two million euros by the housing ministry.
Living in a motorhome in Palma: "It'll only get worse"
"The mayor wants to sweep the problem under the carpet and do nothing."
Building of new apartments in Mallorca
Public-private collaboration needed for new builds.
"No magic solutions" to Mallorca's housing problems
"Rent caps have not been successful anywhere and are doomed to failure."
Mallorca luxury at Côte d'Azur prices
The price for renting a luxury property can be as high as 15,000 euros a night.
The stressed housing areas of northern Mallorca
What do Alcudia, Buger, Campanet, Pollensa and Sa Pobla have in common?
Over 4,000 people on the waiting list for Balearic government housing
The number of properties the government has is clearly insufficient to meet demand.
Balearic properties are the most expensive in Spain
Prices are higher than in Madrid and Catalonia.
Comment
The great "unlearning": Mallorca's tourism of the future
"Coexistence between residents and tourists, it's a crucial strategy for the future of tourism in Mallorca."
Andrew Ede06/04/2024 12:23