Housing crisis continues
Housing crisis continues.
Tourist overcrowding and housing - the two main concerns for the people of the Balearics
Results of an opinion survey conducted in the middle of May.
Whose homes are they anyway?
If hoteliers can build for employees, then there is land for everyone.
The new mayor of Palma - tough on graffiti, scooters and security
And no to the tram project; yes for incentives to create affordable properties to rent.
Affordable housing in Palma - nigh on impossible
Developers say that building social housing in Palma is not feasible.
Construction work in Palma, Mallorca
Very little public housing has been built in recent years.
1,200 new affordable homes for Palma
Prices will range between 150,000 and 200,000 euros.
"Crazy" holiday villa prices, while seasonal workers can't afford accommodation
Very different property markets, but an indication of the great contrasts.
Palma housing crisis: People living in commercial premises
"These don't meet habitability regulations. At most they have a toilet."
Property developers looking to other regions to build affordable housing
Lack of land, bureaucratic procedures ... two reasons why building affordable housing is so difficult.
Affordable housing in the Balearics getting further out of reach
Various factors contributing to the increase in house prices.
Spanish cabinet approves bill penalising empty homes, rewarding lower rents
The draft legislation also targets the lack of accessible housing.
The draft legislation also targets the lack of accessible housing
The draft legislation also targets the lack of accessible housing.
Under 2% of Palma new affordable housing needs being met
The builders association calculates that 12,000 affordable homes are needed.
Developers highlighting the lack of affordable housing in Palma
It's a familiar story; the town hall is meanwhile wanting more public housing.
Construction
Construction industry warns of land decree "danger"
"Radical ideology" is said to be being prioritised over the general interest for housing.
Property
Balearic property slump
Property sales plummeted by nearly 11% in the Balearic Islands last year.
Housing
Agreement on the need for more social renting
"The shortage of housing requires planning that guarantees the constitutional right to a decent home."
Comment
A meeting of housing minds?
Estate-agency associations are saying similar things to those protesting against the housing situation.
Andrew Ede28/03/2025 13:24