Emergency measures to provide more affordable housing in Mallorca
All conversions will have agreed affordable prices for sale or rent.
The Mallorcan village where over half the homes are empty
It's argued that many of these properties are uninhabitable.
Housing shortage in Palma, Mallorca
Measures are needed to address the housing shortage.
The new government's plans for addressing the housing crisis in Mallorca
Public land will be transferred to developers for the building of homes to rent.
New housing law has led to a reduction in properties to rent in the Balearics
An estimated fall of ten per cent in the Balearics.
Housing crisis in the Balearics - and the number of empty homes has risen by almost 50%
The new government is to issue an emergency housing decree.
Spain's new housing law. Six facts you need to know
"Landlords may benefit from tax incentives, such as deductions on rental income..."
Property sector expecting the new government to deliver on promises
More developable land, different types of housing ... just two measures the property sector wants.
Apartment development in Menorca
Housing - a key issue for the elections,
Golden Visa for foreign residents could be doubled or scrapped in Spain
The ‘golden visas’ are being blamed for encouraging “speculation” in housing prices.
SOS Housing campaign for "the most serious problem" in the Balearics
A housing emergency decree and a twenty-year "pact" are needed to address solutions.
SOS Vivienda Baleares - SOS Housing Balearics campaign
The video to accompany the campaign.
95% of the Balearics could be subject to a rent cap
Agreement has finally been reached for criteria to be included in Spain's new housing law.
The Palma district where house prices have risen 40% in 18 months
Residents complain that Pere Garau is undergoing "gentrification".
Stock of properties to rent in the Balearics falls
Partly attributed to a Spanish government limit on any annual increases in rent prices.
Housing shortage in Mallorca leading to illegal conversions
Conversion of commercial premises has to meet habitability requirements.
Estate agent window in Mallorca
Housing will be a major issue at the elections.
Balearics acceptance that rent caps will have to wait for the next government
Months of disagreement among political parties at the national level.
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What to do with Mallorca's abandoned old houses
Many of these old houses are uninhabitable because of neglect.
Andrew Ede03/09/2023 13:37