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

Mallorca’s proposed three-year rule for property buyers

What the proposed residency rule would mean for property buyers in Mallorca and why it is controversial.

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

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What is the proposed three-year residency rule for buying property in Mallorca?

The proposal would limit property purchases in municipalities with a strained housing market to people who have been registered in the Balearic Islands for at least three years. Supporters say it could ease pressure from outside buyers, while critics argue it could create legal and practical problems. The rule is not a current law and would still have to survive political and legal scrutiny.

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