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Forget affording to rent a property, try finding a room in the Balearics.

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Renting a room in Mallorca is 50% more expensive than three years ago

"The main reason for such a large increase is the existing imbalance between housing supply and demand, which is causing prices to rise."

Humphrey Carter09/09/2024 12:45

The barracks where tent city will be set up in Palma.

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Plans to set up illegal immigrant camp in Mallorca

Mallorca struggling to cope with the influx of illegal immigrants.

Humphrey Carter06/09/2024 12:47

Palma, Mallorca

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Tax incentives of 1,800 euros for getting Mallorca's empty homes onto the rental market

A reason for the large number of empty homes is a reluctance to rent them out because of a lack of guarantees.

Andrew Ede06/09/2024 08:52

Removals firm in Palma Mallorca

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Leaving for the mainland: The Mallorca residents who can no longer afford the island

Removals firms point to an exodus of people from Mallorca. They are leaving because of the price of housing.

Andrew Ede01/09/2024 15:10

Demand for holiday rentals remains extremely high.

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Mallorca has highest holiday rental rate in Spain

In July, rural tourism prices rose by 10.7% in the Balearics, the highest increase in the country.

Humphrey Carter30/08/2024 12:05

The Balearic government has to take some serious action.

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Empty housing in the Balearics is obscene

It’s a very unfair situation and is dividing society. The ‘have and have nots’ is not a healthy environment for anyone to live in.

Humphrey Carter30/08/2024 10:02