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Manacor clears settlement: When rental profits push people into shacks

Why illegal makeshift housing appears in Mallorca

A look at why unsafe makeshift rentals appear in Mallorca and what drives people into them.

Published: April 22, 2026
Manacor clears settlement: When rental profits push people into shacks

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Why do illegal shacks and makeshift rentals appear in Mallorca?

They usually emerge when housing is too expensive and people cannot find a legal room or flat quickly enough. In Mallorca, seasonal jobs, tight rental supply, and informal landlords can push vulnerable residents into unsafe places that look like housing but are not legally or structurally suitable.

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