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More Controls Against Illegal Vacation Rentals – What the Numbers Really Say

How Illegal Holiday Rentals Affect Mallorca’s Housing Market

Illegal holiday rentals can tighten Mallorca’s housing market, affect rents and change the character of local neighbourhoods.

Published: April 22, 2026
More Controls Against Illegal Vacation Rentals – What the Numbers Really Say

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Why do illegal vacation rentals still affect housing in Mallorca?

Illegal short-term rentals can reduce the number of homes available for long-term residents and push up rental pressure in busy areas. In Mallorca, that can change the make-up of neighbourhoods and make it harder for local people to stay. Controls help, but without housing policy and better data, the underlying pressure can remain.

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