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Getting out of the rat race: Why a Mallorcan seeks his fortune in Galicia

Why Housing Is Such a Pressure Point in Mallorca

Rising rents and holiday lets are making it harder for Mallorca workers to find stable housing.

Published: April 23, 2026
Getting out of the rat race: Why a Mallorcan seeks his fortune in Galicia

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What makes housing in Mallorca such a problem for workers?

Housing is one of the main pressures on Mallorca’s local workforce. Rising rents and the strong pull of short-term holiday rentals leave fewer affordable long-term homes for people who live and work on the island. That makes it harder for workers in tourism, services and other local jobs to stay in Mallorca long term.

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