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Buying and Renting in Mallorca: Why Prices Are Pushing Locals to the Edge — and What Could Help Now

Can New Builds Relieve Mallorca’s Housing Shortage?

New apartment approvals may help Mallorca, but delays and limited family housing still keep pressure high.

Published: April 22, 2026
Buying and Renting in Mallorca: Why Prices Are Pushing Locals to the Edge — and What Could Help Now

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Are new apartments in Mallorca enough to ease the housing shortage?

More apartments are being approved, which is a positive sign, but approvals do not solve the shortage on their own. Construction can be delayed by labour shortages, materials, interest rates and bureaucracy, so supply reaches the market slowly. Even when projects move ahead, they often produce smaller homes rather than the family housing many residents need.

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