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Why Parliament Said No — and What Mallorca Now Needs to Tackle the Housing Shortage

Can Mallorca Limit Property Purchases by Non-Residents?

Mallorca can only impose property limits if they are proportionate, time-limited, and compatible with EU and constitutional law.

Published: April 23, 2026
Why Parliament Said No — and What Mallorca Now Needs to Tackle the Housing Shortage

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Can Mallorca legally restrict property purchases by non-residents?

A general ban on property purchases by non-residents would face serious legal limits under constitutional and EU law. Any restriction would need to be proportionate, time-limited, and clearly justified by an exceptional situation. That is why broad political proposals are difficult to turn into enforceable rules.

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