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Why Apartments in Mallorca Are Becoming Even More Expensive — and What Can Help

Why New Housing Is Hard to Build in Mallorca

High construction costs, slow permits and limited land are making new housing projects harder to deliver in Mallorca.

Published: April 22, 2026
Why Apartments in Mallorca Are Becoming Even More Expensive — and What Can Help

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What makes building new housing in Mallorca so difficult?

New housing in Mallorca is slowed by a mix of high costs and long approval processes. Building materials, energy, logistics and labor shortages all raise project budgets, while permits can take a long time to move forward. Limited developable land adds another layer of difficulty.

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