Government studying the purchase of apartments sold at "ridiculously" low prices
The sale was by a major property owner. It is argued that the government should have the right of first refusal.
Mallorca's housing crisis: "We are avoiding social conflict, but the fuse is getting shorter"
"We also have to consider the responsibility of Mallorcan society, which wants to get more at any price."
Rental debt in the Balearics is the second highest in Spain
There is a caveat - the actual number of tenants in debt is below average.
Living in a substandard basement in Arenal ... for as much as 2,500 euros a month
Units meant to be for storage or parking are fetching crazy prices to rent.
Up to a third of rentals in Mallorca are rooms
The average price for a room would be what is paid for a whole apartment in much of Spain.
360 'limited price' homes for rent in Palma
Prices will be 30% below the average rental.
Mallorca estate agencies denounced for charging illegal fees for rentals
There are practices that amount to being like extortion.
To rent in Mallorca ... No more than 1,050 euros a month
The Balearic Government's Safe Rental programme to get empty properties onto the market will be launched in November.
Demand for a rent cap in Palma - "It is unviable to live in the city"
In certain instances, people are paying rents of 1,000 euros more than they would do if there were a rent cap.
Six Mallorca town halls give land for 1,800 affordable homes to rent
Under the government's Build to Rent scheme.
Room for rent in Palma, Mallorca
Renting of rooms is becoming increasingly common in Palma.
The "bad practices" of renting out rooms in Mallorca
Owners are circumventing legal obligations.
Balearic Government under fire over its housing policies
After a year in government, "the miracle cures" have failed.
Forget affording to rent a property, try finding a room in the Balearics.
Forget affording to rent a property, try finding a room in the Balearics.
3,000 empty homes in the Balearics for rents 30% below market rates
Guarantees for rent payments and keeping properties in good condition.
Balearic housing - Fewer owners, more tenants
Over a ten-year period the number of properties with tenants increased by more than 10,000.
Rents 30% lower under Balearic government's scheme for empty homes
The government believes that "thousands of apartments" will come onto the market.
Balearic government will act as a 'letting agency' for empty homes
The government hopes that guarantees will persuade owners to make properties available for long-term rent.
For every Palma property to rent there are 38 potential tenants
One of the highest levels of demand in the country.
The investment firm that wants to build 600 affordable homes in the Balearics
These would be affordable homes to rent. The arrangement would be public-private partnership with the Balearic government.
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