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Shadow Market in the Island Paradise: Occupied Houses in Mallorca Sold at Premium Prices

Why Some Buyers Still Enter Mallorca’s Occupied-Property Market

Some buyers in Mallorca take on occupied homes in the hope of future profit, despite the legal and financial risks.

Published: April 21, 2026
Shadow Market in the Island Paradise: Occupied Houses in Mallorca Sold at Premium Prices

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Why do people buy occupied houses in Mallorca at all?

Some buyers are looking for a way into Mallorca’s tight property market, where supply is limited and demand remains high. Others hope to accept the risk now, resolve the occupation later and still make a profit through renovation, resale or rental.

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