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Is the Mega Fine Enough? What Ibiza's Fight Against Illegal Holiday Rentals Really Changes

Why Illegal Holiday Rentals Matter for Mallorca’s Housing Market

Illegal holiday rentals in Mallorca can remove homes from the long-term market and add pressure to already tight housing supply.

Published: April 22, 2026
Is the Mega Fine Enough? What Ibiza's Fight Against Illegal Holiday Rentals Really Changes

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Why are illegal holiday rentals such a problem for housing in Mallorca?

Illegal holiday rentals can take apartments out of the local housing market and push rents higher for residents. In Mallorca, that adds pressure in places where affordable homes are already limited. The result is often more competition for fewer long-term rentals.

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