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Mallorca becomes unaffordable: the housing shortage as a systemic problem

Why Housing in Mallorca Has Become So Expensive

Mallorca’s housing crisis is driven by demand, holiday rentals and too little long-term housing supply.

Published: April 22, 2026
Mallorca becomes unaffordable: the housing shortage as a systemic problem

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Why is housing in Mallorca becoming so expensive?

Mallorca’s housing shortage is being driven by strong demand and too little long-term supply. Holiday rentals, second homes and investment purchases reduce the number of homes available for local residents, while new construction has not kept pace with household formation. The result is that even middle incomes are often no longer enough for a stable rental in many areas.

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