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Who will be allowed to buy in Mallorca? The dispute over property restrictions

How would Mallorca verify residency for property buyers?

A residency-based property rule in Mallorca would be hard to enforce without clear records and controls.

Published: April 21, 2026
Who will be allowed to buy in Mallorca? The dispute over property restrictions

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How would authorities check whether a buyer has lived in Mallorca long enough?

That is one of the practical problems with the proposal. Officials would need a reliable way to verify registration history, and it is not clear who would handle the checks or how disputes would be resolved. Complex ownership structures could also make enforcement difficult.

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