30,000 empty homes in Palma - an election issue
The main opposition party, the Partido Popular, has announced its plan to get empty homes onto the rental market.
Calls to end the golden visa in Spain
45% of the golden visas have been issued to Chinese citizens since 2013.
Mallorca party wants to “force empty homes onto the property market”
Bid to increase the property tax (IBI) on empty homes by 50% as in Deya.
Street in Palma, Mallorca
23% renting in the Balearics.
More people rent in the Balearics than anywhere else in Spain
Slightly higher percentage than when the last survey was published.
Europe's islands calling for specific EU regulations for housing
The debate about non-resident home buying isn't confined to the Balearics.
Housing in the Balearics - a key issue at this May's elections
A great deal is spoken about housing problems in the Balearics. But where are the genuine solutions?
Foreign home buying in the Balearics hits record level
Housing in Mallorca.
Airbnb rentals in the Balearics
“We have many problems with access to housing”.
Palma mayor - No intention of using shipping containers as homes
Something of a rebuke by José Hila to the housing councillor, Neus Truyol.
Spanish government pours cold water on Balearic non-resident home-buying restrictions
The Spanish government cites freedom of movement of capital within the EU.
Can't find a flat in Palma....? Well live in a container says city council
They come with all the necessary amenities.
Renting in the Balearics is getting more expensive.
Renting in the Balearics is getting more expensive.
Balearic rent rises 21% in January, the highest rise since 2017
Balearics is the third most expensive region to rent a property in Spain.
Palma considering reuse of shipping containers as apartments
Barcelona has two developments that use shipping containers.
Caravan "compounds" popping up in and around Palma.
Caravan "compounds" popping up in and around Palma.
Apartment development in Palma, Mallorca
New apartments even in Palma's less desirable districts can be as much as 300,000 euros.
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- Nautical exodus from Mallorca
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