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1.5 million inhabitants in 15 years? Why Mallorca must plan differently now

Housing strategies for Mallorca's growing population

Explains social rentals, vacant-building conversions, and measures to rebalance Mallorca's housing market amid growth.

Published: June 21, 2026
1.5 million inhabitants in 15 years? Why Mallorca must plan differently now

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What housing strategies could help Mallorca add residents without sacrificing quality of life?

Proposed measures include a short-term social rental program with clear annual targets, converting vacant buildings and some hotel properties into long-term rentals, and taxes or levies on empty or unused properties. There are also proposals for mandatory staff housing or subsidies from employers and for targeted policies to bring more homes back into the market.

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