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Mallorca government admits limits of politics: Why property sales to foreigners cannot simply be stopped

Why Housing in Mallorca Has Become So Hard to Afford

Mallorca’s housing market is being pushed by limited supply, second homes and investor demand, making local affordability worse.

Published: April 22, 2026
Mallorca government admits limits of politics: Why property sales to foreigners cannot simply be stopped

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Why are property prices in Mallorca so difficult for locals right now?

Prices are under pressure from a mix of limited housing supply, second-home demand, and investment-driven buying. In many parts of Mallorca, that pushes prices beyond what people who live and work on the island can realistically afford. The result is a housing market that works very differently for residents than it does for buyers looking for a holiday or investment property.

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