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Mallorca government admits limits of politics: Why property sales to foreigners cannot simply be stopped

How Foreign Property Ownership Affects Mallorca

Around 92,030 properties in the Balearic Islands are owned by non-Spanish citizens, with some areas nearing half of all homes.

Published: April 22, 2026
Mallorca government admits limits of politics: Why property sales to foreigners cannot simply be stopped

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How many properties in Mallorca are owned by people without Spanish citizenship?

The figure cited for the Balearic Islands is around 92,030 properties owned by people without Spanish citizenship. In some coastal and mountain municipalities, the share is said to approach half of all homes. The exact impact varies from place to place, but the number shows how strongly international ownership shapes the island’s housing market.

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