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Category: Mallorca
Property news and market insights from Mallorca and the Balearic Islands

Can Planning Reform Solve Spain’s Housing Shortage?
The Community of Madrid has approved a proposed planning reform intended to reduce the time required for major urban-development procedures from approximately 12 years to four. The LIDER proposal aims to simplify planning rules and accelerate the construction of housing by reducing administrative delays. Although the proposal directly concerns Madrid, it raises a question relevant…

Mallorca Property: Scarcity Continues to Protect Values but Intensify Affordability Pressure
Spain’s latest property forecasts reinforce the expectation that Mallorca’s supply-constrained market will remain under pressure. S&P Global Ratings expects Spanish prices to grow by approximately 9.1% in 2026, with Spain potentially leading Europe in house-price growth during 2027 and 2028. For Mallorca, the forecast is particularly significant because the island cannot respond to higher demand…
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Marbella vs Mallorca vs Costa Blanca: Where Is Smart Money Buying Property in 2026?
Sources: Registradores de España (Q1 2026), Consejo General del Notariado, Idealista, Banco de España, El País, Financial Times, Reuters, regional market reports published during Q1 and Q2 2026. Spain’s Three Coastal Giants Are Competing for Global Capital If international property investors had to choose a single country in Europe for lifestyle, climate and long-term real estate…
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Mallorca, Real Estate Market Costa del Sol, Real Estate Market in Costa Blanca, Real Estate Market in SpainMarbella vs Mallorca vs Costa Blanca: Where Is Smart Money Buying Property in 2026?
Sources: Registradores de España (Q1 2026), Consejo General del Notariado, Idealista, Banco de España, El País, Financial Times, Reuters, regional market reports published during Q1 and Q2 2026. Spain’s Three Coastal Giants Are Competing for Global Capital If international property investors had to choose a single country in Europe for lifestyle, climate and long-term real estate…
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Mallorca Adjusts “Safe Rental” Rules Amid Growing Housing Pressures
The Balearic government has announced revisions to its “Safe Rental” initiative as authorities continue attempting to address mounting housing affordability concerns across Mallorca and the wider islands. The programme seeks to encourage landlords and property owners to move homes away from short-term tourist accommodation and into the long-term residential market. Housing affordability has become one…
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Mallorca Property Sales Slow as Supply Constraints Intensify
Recent transaction data from the Balearic Islands has revealed an 8.3% year-on-year decline in property sales during March, prompting debate around whether Mallorca’s property market is entering a period of moderation after several years of accelerated growth. However, many market participants argue that the reduction in transaction volume reflects supply shortages and financing pressures more…
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Mallorca Faces Fresh Anti-Overtourism Pressure Before Summer
Mallorca is preparing for another potentially tense summer season as anti-overtourism groups warn that fresh demonstrations may take place across the island amid growing frustration over housing shortages, overcrowding and the social impact of mass tourism. The Balearic island has become one of Europe’s most prominent examples of the growing debate surrounding sustainable tourism, with…
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Mallorca Real Estate Agents Registry
What Has Happened Since It Was Introduced The Balearic Islands were among the first regions in Spain to introduce a formal regulatory framework for real estate agents. When the regional government approved Law 5/2018 and later Decree 4/2019, the stated objective was clear: 👉 bring structure, accountability, and transparency to a fragmented market. At the time, many in…
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American Demand & the Mallorca Property Market
NLS News | Ready to Post Over the past 12–24 months, one of the most important shifts in the Mallorca property market has been the rise of American buyers. Mallorca has always been international, historically dominated by German, British, Scandinavian, Swiss and wider European demand. That balance is now evolving. U.S. buyers are not yet the…
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Mallorca Real Estate Summit Warns Property Prices Could Rise Further in 2026
Mallorca’s already red-hot property market may be heading even higher in 2026, according to leading experts speaking at the Mallorca Real Estate Summit 2026, where developers, estate agents, economists and government officials gathered to assess the future of housing on the island. The message from the summit was clear: Property prices are expected to continue rising,…
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