Building worker in Mallorca
Conversion of premises is the most feasible option under the government's housing emergency legislation.
Balearics housing emergency decree not having much impact
So far, there are only 40 'limited-price housing' projects for the conversion of commercial premises.
Converted baker's in Palma, Mallorca
Image of a converted baker's in Palma.
"No excuse" for town halls not adopting Balearic government's housing emergency measures
Calvia and Palma are a couple of town halls that have adopted the measures, subject to certain restrictions.
Converting commercial premises into homes in Palma - just thirteen licences
In October, it was estimated that up to 1,500 premises could be "susceptible" to conversion.
Housing planning in Mallorca "in a mess"
The decree for limited-price housing just adds to the excess of legislation.
Balearic government housing decree - "It's not going to solve the housing problem"
The response of the real-estate sector is generally positive, but it doesn't anticipate an "avalanche" of projects.
Decree for limited-price housing in the Balearics to be approved on Friday
But how many affordable homes will be created and how long will they take?
Please spare us the grand but futile housing gestures
It's reckoned that the new government's scheme could create 3,000 homes. Will it?
Palma's plan for converting ground-floor premises
Under the new urban plan, conversion will favour affordable housing.
Hotels
Soller issues licences for eight interior hotels
During the state of alarm, planning procedures have been quicker.
Comment
Turning shops into homes in Mallorca - Or will they?
Town hall planning departments aren't exactly renowned for moving rapidly.
Andrew Ede27/10/2023 20:58