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Why Property Checks in Mallorca Can Be Hard

Several intermediaries, cross-border payments and company layers can make Mallorca property deals hard to trace.

Published: April 22, 2026
Reality check: How a global crypto pyramid scheme landed in Palma's real estate world

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Why are Mallorca property transactions difficult to monitor in money laundering cases?

Property deals involve several steps, including banks, notaries, agents and company structures, so problems can appear at different stages. If money moves through different jurisdictions, it becomes harder to trace the real source and the final owner. Mallorca is attractive to legitimate buyers, but that same openness can also be used to disguise criminal funds.

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