It's the same, the whole world over. Some people like closed communities where outsiders are not welcome and outsiders' money isn't welcome either. Other people like people from outside to be able to spend their money in our communities. People love to hate second home owners and the public are usually quite happy for people to have a huge 5 bedroom house in the countryside, but not happy that someone has a small 2 bed flat in a city and a 2 bed apartment by the sea. Which is worse? Or are both OK, because people have choice? I'm sure it would be OK if the second home is a small flat in a big city: then people would just call it "commuting" instead of "second homing".

They've already put a stop to *new* tourist rentals by not issuing new licences. I seriously doubt requiring 2 year residency prior to buying will change much. If anything, more likely to *raise* prices. The more practical approach is to facilitate higher wages for those who make the least. But that need careful consideration too. I'm always surprised to pay 80€ per hour for incompetent technical help that barely knows which end of a screwdriver to hold. What? That's "low wage"? I don't make 80€ per hour. I must be amongst the impoverished class.

Zoltan TeglasThe BBC despite its long history of accurate objective output admired and trusted around the world. It’s output over the last couple of years has included articles that how can I say are edited to promote a point. It’s what it tends not to say as much as its presented material that is relevant. Like many outlets it launches options and views as fact on occasion. Look at the Cliff Richard fiasco.

Zoltan TeglasYou just give up, do you? I am Swedish and rented flats from Bostadsförmedlingen 3 times in Stockholm So if you want to believe BBC go ahead, I don't care. The subject in this article was about Mallorca and a possibility you need 2 years of residency which Podemos wants to be able to buy a property, which I totally personally object to.

Ulla JacksonAccording to this BBC article the Swedish government pretty much controls the rents. https://www.bbc.com/news/business-58317555

David HollandThanks.

Ulla JacksonGo for it girl.

Zoltan TeglasForgot to inform you that I have rented flats 3 times I Stockholm, so if I know anything about renting abroad, I certainly know very well how it's done in Stockholm. (Apart from that I have rented flats both in Asia and South America).

Thank you for reply but you gave exactly the wrong answer about Stockholm the GOVERNMENT does not control rents and rentals anywhere in Sweden. In Stockholm you have Bostadsförmedlingen who deals with rentals of allmännyttans housing stock and increases are individually negotiated. Apart from Bostadsförmedlingen there are several private owners who NOT have to give all their rentals to Bostadsförmedlingen. Sometime you should be cautious, Zoltan Teglas, "accusing" someone not knowing much about rentals in other countries.

Marvin Le MartianSpot on. I don't know about Mallorca but in other Spanish cities there are families that own hundreds of properties, many of which are derelict. These families have so much money (and political power) that they have no interest in doing anything with the derelict properties. The council should compulsory purchase them, refurb them and make them available for rent to local people.