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Huge gap in the registry: Nearly 8,000 unregistered holiday apartments in Mallorca

Why Mallorca’s Holiday Rental Registry Is Missing So Many Listings

Mallorca’s registry gap is linked to profit motives, unclear responsibility and slow controls.

Published: April 22, 2026
Huge gap in the registry: Nearly 8,000 unregistered holiday apartments in Mallorca

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Why are so many holiday apartments in Mallorca missing from the official registry?

The gap appears to come from a mix of economic incentives, unclear responsibility, and slow enforcement. Short-term rentals can earn more than long-term lets, while platform reporting and manual checks do not always keep pace with the market.

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