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Chaos over vacation rental numbers: Who's right — Madrid or the Consell?

Why official Mallorca rental figures do not match

Madrid and the Consell count differently, which is why Mallorca rental figures do not match.

Published: April 22, 2026
Chaos over vacation rental numbers: Who's right — Madrid or the Consell?

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Why do Madrid and the Consell give such different figures for Mallorca rentals?

They are not counting the same thing in the same way. Madrid relies more on automated checks and formal requirements, while the Consell looks more closely at whether a property is truly operating illegally on the ground. Duplicate listings, outdated data and incomplete addresses can all push the numbers apart.

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