Balearic parliament to vote on rent caps
47 of the 67 municipalities in the Balearics meet criteria that define them as "stressed areas".
Suspended without pay, the Palma police officer who rented out substandard homes
The officer has been fined two million euros by the housing ministry.
Living in a motorhome in Palma: "It'll only get worse"
"The mayor wants to sweep the problem under the carpet and do nothing."
Building of new apartments in Mallorca
Public-private collaboration needed for new builds.
"No magic solutions" to Mallorca's housing problems
"Rent caps have not been successful anywhere and are doomed to failure."
Mallorca luxury at Côte d'Azur prices
The price for renting a luxury property can be as high as 15,000 euros a night.
The stressed housing areas of northern Mallorca
What do Alcudia, Buger, Campanet, Pollensa and Sa Pobla have in common?
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.
Balearic properties are the most expensive in Spain
Prices are higher than in Madrid and Catalonia.
Real-estate sector slams Spanish government's rent cap system
The Balearic government has said that it won't be implementing the system.
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.
Two-million-euro fine for police officer who was renting out substandard homes
The fine is the largest that the housing ministry has ever issued.
More illegal basement units being rented out as accommodation in Palma
A neighbour has denounced these illegal conversions to the town hall.
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.
Sales of homes fall again in the Balearics
The price of housing is one reason for the fall.
Palma's future: "Will there be any neighbourhood left without gentrification?"
The Palma XXI association does not view developments in 2023 as positive.
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.
Price of Mallorca homes 55% higher than five years ago
New medium-priced homes are badly needed, but house building has hit rock bottom.
Mallorca plan for seasonal worker housing
Plots of land for tourism use would be reclassified.
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Big changes on the horizon when Britons travel to Mallorca
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
- Palma Airport passport control "collapse" put down to unscheduled flights
- Living in a motorhome in Palma: "It'll only get worse"
Comment
The great "unlearning": Mallorca's tourism of the future
"Coexistence between residents and tourists, it's a crucial strategy for the future of tourism in Mallorca."
Andrew Ede06/04/2024 12:23