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When Rent Becomes a Farewell Letter: How Rising Housing Costs Are Driving Pensioners off Mallorca

How Mallorca Could Help Local Residents Stay Housed

Possible responses in Mallorca include long-term rental support, social housing and clearer rules for holiday rentals.

Published: April 22, 2026
When Rent Becomes a Farewell Letter: How Rising Housing Costs Are Driving Pensioners off Mallorca

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What can Mallorca do to keep local people in their homes?

A combination of measures is usually needed, including fairer long-term rental rules, incentives for landlords who rent to locals, and more social housing. Better transparency around ownership and holiday rentals would also make it easier to understand where pressure is coming from. Local support networks and tenant initiatives can help, but they cannot solve the problem on their own.

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