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.
Drugs, debts and dress - Mallorca news round-up
Some of the stories that made the headlines over the past week.
Over 4,000 people on the waiting list for Balearic government housing
The number of properties the government has is clearly insufficient to meet demand.
Ex-police officer among those arrested for beating up a tenant in Palma
The 46-year-old tenant is fearful of what might happen next.
Tenant in Palma beaten up for not signing rental termination agreement
The owner wanted to end the contract in order to rent out to tourists.
Mallorca municipal land sought for 'build to rent' social housing
The government says that this is "an ambitious programme", but the number of possible homes sounds low.
Tourists in Palma, Mallorca
Tourist renting of apartments, which is illegal in Palma, is a serious problem.
Palma residents call for housing price limits
Palma is part of a nationwide confederation demanding control of the market, especially with regard to rented accommodation.
The owner's fear of the 'tenant-squatter' in Mallorca
A couple of months' rent is paid and then tenants stop paying it.
Housing law has reduced the number of homes to rent in Mallorca by up to 30%
People are having to move to the mainland to find somewhere to live.
Holiday lets in Mallorca
“Illegal” holiday lets to tourists are hugely unpopular and against the law
Illegal holiday homes could soon be available to rent (legally!)
Plan has been welcomed.
The new government's plans for addressing the housing crisis in Mallorca
Public land will be transferred to developers for the building of homes to rent.
New housing law has led to a reduction in properties to rent in the Balearics
An estimated fall of ten per cent in the Balearics.
Gemma Majó, whose dream of a house in the Mallorca countryside ended in disaster
Gemma Majó, who had to spend several nights in her van.
The move to rent a Mallorca country home that went badly wrong
Gemma Majó from Catalonia thought she had found a place in Mallorca where she could "slow down".
Comment
Your home, your castle in Mallorca
“Home owners should be allow to rent their homes to tourists as long they pay tax on their earnings and meet the necessary standards”
Jason Moore06/10/2023 10:17