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Who Owns the Island? Sánchez Brings the EU into Play Against the Second‑Home Boom

The Main Housing Measures Being Discussed for Mallorca

Mallorca is weighing transparency rules, vacancy charges and stronger support for social housing.

Published: April 22, 2026
Who Owns the Island? Sánchez Brings the EU into Play Against the Second‑Home Boom

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What kinds of housing measures are being discussed for Mallorca?

The ideas being discussed include stronger transparency rules for ownership, limits or conditions for certain purchases, vacancy charges on unused homes and more support for social housing. Some proposals would also make short-term rental data easier for municipalities to access. The aim is to reduce speculation while making housing policy more effective locally.

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