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Ibavi grows — 171 new apartments: A drop in the bucket?
Should New Housing in Mallorca Be Built in the Center or on the Edge?
The location of Mallorca’s new apartments will affect access to work, schools and transport.
Published: April 22, 2026

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Are the new apartments in Mallorca likely to be built on central land or on the outskirts?
That is one of the most important open questions. Public housing works better when it is close to schools, jobs and transport, rather than isolated on the urban fringe where daily life becomes harder for residents.
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Related follow-up questions from the same article, collected in one place.
1FAQ
Is Mallorca really going to get enough new social housing to ease the pressure on rents?
Not on its own — the new units help, but they are only a limited part of the solution.
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2FAQ
When will the new Ibavi apartments in Mallorca be ready?
The completion date is still unclear.
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3FAQ
Who will be able to rent the new apartments in Mallorca?
That depends on the tenant criteria and rent rules.
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4FAQ
Where in Palma are new public apartments planned?
Palma is part of the plan, but the exact sites still matter a great deal.
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5FAQ
What does fast-track planning mean for social housing in the Balearic Islands?
It could speed things up, but quality still has to be protected.
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6FAQ
How much do the new public apartments in Mallorca cost per unit?
The cost per unit has not been clearly published.
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7FAQ
Does building more housing in Mallorca also solve the longer-term rental problem?
No — long-term rent rules and maintenance are also essential.
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