British tourists warned that Spain is cracking down on "illegal" tourism
The aim is to prosecute fraud and put a stop to illegal or fraudulent seasonal tourist accommodation in order to "mobilise the largest residential rental housing stock".
One in three foreign property owners in the Balearics are residents
The debate over non-residents investing in properties continues.
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.
Britons continue to dominate the foreign property market in Balearics and Spain, United States growing fast
In the Balearics, more than 30% of sales and purchases are carried out by foreigners.
Week in Review: Elections, housing, squatters, water supply and no beach bars
The stories that made the headlines this week in Mallorca.
Housing
Access to Palma housing getting tougher
Access to housing at an affordable price in the Balearics will continue to be one of the major issues this year.
Housing
Habtur points to 19% increase in cost of residential letting
Joan Miralles, the president of the Habtur holiday rentals association, yesterday presented a report in which it is claimed that the cost of residential letting in Palma has risen by 19% in the past two years.
Housing
Balearics battling the seasonal accommodation crisis
"Usually I've been able to find a house. This time I'm waiting to see two rooms. I can't get anything else."
Holiday rentals
Town halls welcome powers to regulate holiday rentals
In coastal municipalities there are different needs and concerns. Much will depend on decisions made by the Council of Majorca.
Property
Balearics is running out of new housing
“We are on the point of this becoming a serious problem.”
Comment
Mallorca vs. London: A price shock twist
Nothing in the world would make me want to leave the golden isle but the days of cheap drinks and eats, and knock down properties have long gone.
Anna Nicholas07/02/2025 09:28