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When Doors Are Bricked Up: Reina, Luna and the Escalating Housing Crisis in Palma

Why Mallorca’s Housing Crisis Has Become So Hard to Escape

Rising rents, short-term rentals and scarce affordable homes are pushing more Mallorca residents into crisis.

Published: April 21, 2026
When Doors Are Bricked Up: Reina, Luna and the Escalating Housing Crisis in Palma

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Why is Mallorca facing such a serious housing crisis right now?

Mallorca is dealing with a mix of rising rents, too few affordable homes and a rental market that has been reshaped by short-term holiday lets. That leaves many residents, especially people in lower-paid or unstable jobs, with very few realistic options when a tenancy ends. Legal procedures can also move faster than social support, which makes sudden evictions harder to prevent.

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