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7,100 Homes: Big Number, Many Questions – What Is Really Slowing the Balearic Plan

Why Affordable Housing in Mallorca Moves So Slowly

Land prices, permits and island logistics are making affordable housing in Mallorca much slower than many residents hope.

Published: April 22, 2026
7,100 Homes: Big Number, Many Questions – What Is Really Slowing the Balearic Plan

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Why is it so hard to build affordable housing in Mallorca?

Affordable housing in Mallorca is slowed down by several practical obstacles at once: finding suitable land, getting permits, completing environmental checks and connecting new homes to water, electricity and roads. On top of that, land prices are high in the places where demand is strongest, and construction itself is more expensive because of island logistics and transport costs.

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