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EU stops blanket ban on holiday rentals: A reality check for Mallorca

How Holiday Rental Rules Could Affect Long-Term Housing in Mallorca

Mallorca may need more than rental restrictions to improve access to long-term housing.

Published: April 23, 2026
EU stops blanket ban on holiday rentals: A reality check for Mallorca

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Could tighter holiday rental rules in Mallorca help long-term tenants find housing?

They could help, but only if they are part of a broader policy mix. The article points to incentives for long-term rentals, better data and stronger enforcement as important complements. A ban on its own is unlikely to improve the housing market in Mallorca without alternatives.

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