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When Prices Rise but Sales Fall: Mallorca Between Bubble and Everyday Hardship

Policy steps toward more affordable housing in Mallorca

Transparency on use and vacancies, taxes on second homes, and more social housing could help locals.

Published: August 05, 2026
When Prices Rise but Sales Fall: Mallorca Between Bubble and Everyday Hardship

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What policy steps could help make Mallorca housing more affordable for locals?

Possible steps include publishing transparent, fine-grained data on sales by use, short-term rental licenses and vacancy. Other options are a progressive vacancy tax or a second-home tax, expanding social housing, requiring social units in new developments, and tighter rules for tourist accommodation with an improved ownership registry.

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