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Madrid has more than 2,300 holiday rentals removed in the Balearic Islands — a breakthrough with risks

What the Removal of Holiday Rentals Could Mean for Mallorca Residents

The removal of thousands of listings may help ease housing pressure in Mallorca, but it will not fix the market alone.

Published: April 22, 2026
Madrid has more than 2,300 holiday rentals removed in the Balearic Islands — a breakthrough with risks

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What does the removal of more than 2,300 listings mean for Mallorca residents?

For many residents, it may ease pressure on the housing market if fewer flats are used for short-term rentals. But the effect is not automatic, because a removed holiday rental does not necessarily become a long-term home for local families in Mallorca.

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