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Son Bordoy under scrutiny: when new development swallows the neighborhood

Will Son Bordoy push rents higher in Palma?

Residents fear Son Bordoy’s redevelopment could increase rents and accelerate displacement in Palma.

Published: April 22, 2026
Son Bordoy under scrutiny: when new development swallows the neighborhood

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Could the Son Bordoy project push up rents in Palma?

That is one of the main concerns raised by residents and neighborhood groups. When families are displaced and new housing is introduced in an area with strong demand, nearby rents and land values can rise, making it harder for long-term residents to stay. The wider fear is that gentrification may replace a lived-in neighborhood with a more expensive one.

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