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When Caravans Become the Last Address: How the Housing Crisis Is Changing Mallorca

Why Building More Homes in Mallorca Is Not a Quick Fix

New housing in Mallorca is limited by land prices, costs and permits, so reuse and better planning also matter.

Published: April 21, 2026
When Caravans Become the Last Address: How the Housing Crisis Is Changing Mallorca

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Why don’t authorities in Mallorca just build more housing?

Building more homes sounds simple, but in Mallorca it is slowed down by expensive land, higher material costs, strict regulation, and long approval processes. There is also pressure to protect limited land, which makes unchecked expansion difficult. For that reason, many experts argue that reuse of vacant buildings and smarter planning are needed alongside new construction.

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