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When Paradise Becomes Unaffordable

Practical steps to protect local housing in Mallorca

Outlines practical measures to keep housing available for residents while balancing tourism on Mallorca.

Published: October 22, 2026
When Paradise Becomes Unaffordable

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What practical steps could Palma and Mallorca take to shield locals from rising prices?

Increase transparency for short-term rentals and tighten licensing to keep more housing in the long-term market. Use tourism tax revenues to create rental housing and consider converting vacant commercial spaces into homes. Add regional price monitoring to ensure wages and living costs stay aligned with real market changes.

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