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When Prices Rise but Sales Fall: Mallorca Between Bubble and Everyday Hardship

The impact of foreign buyers on Mallorca’s housing market

A large share of Mallorca’s property purchases go to non-Spanish buyers, shaping prices and demand.

Published: August 05, 2026
When Prices Rise but Sales Fall: Mallorca Between Bubble and Everyday Hardship

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What role do foreign buyers play in Mallorca's housing market?

Almost one in three properties (32.3%) were bought by non-Spaniards, the highest share in Spain, with main purchases from the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Germany. This international demand brings purchasing power at the top end and helps explain why prices stay high even as overall transactions decline.

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