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When the Construction Site Becomes the Shadow Market: Illegal Work on Mallorca Is Increasing

Undeclared Work on Mallorca: More Than a Labour Problem

Informal construction work on Mallorca is linked to housing pressure, bureaucracy and wider social challenges.

Published: April 22, 2026
When the Construction Site Becomes the Shadow Market: Illegal Work on Mallorca Is Increasing

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Is undeclared construction work on Mallorca just a labour issue?

No, it is also a social and administrative problem. Housing pressure, limited access to healthcare, slow official procedures and the cost of living on Mallorca all play a part in pushing some workers into informal arrangements.

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