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Why Parliament Said No — and What Mallorca Now Needs to Tackle the Housing Shortage

How Mallorca Could Verify Primary Residence Claims

Mallorca would need more than registration alone to verify who really lives in a property and to enforce the rules.

Published: April 23, 2026
Why Parliament Said No — and What Mallorca Now Needs to Tackle the Housing Shortage

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How can Mallorca check if a buyer really lives in the property?

One possible tool is the empadronamiento, or local population registration, but by itself it may not be enough. Authorities would still need a way to verify statements, detect false claims, and apply penalties when rules are broken. Without proper checks, buyers could find ways around the system.

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