Mallorca insights
Reading the Mallorca market, one decision at a time
A working library for international buyers — market data, the buying process, taxes, and the areas worth knowing. Written to be used before you commit, not after.
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Domestic vs foreign buyers in Mallorca: what changed
The foreign share of Balearic transactions fell from 38% in 2024 to 34% in 2025 — not a retreat, but stronger domestic participation alongside more selective foreign buying.
Living in Son Vida: a guide for international buyers
The island's most established and secure residential enclave — controlled access, strong infrastructure, and direct reach to Palma, golf, and international schools.
Mallorca vs Menorca vs Ibiza: a €1M+ buyer's guide
Three islands that look close on a map but behave very differently as property markets — supply depth, planning, buyer mix, and year-round infrastructure compared.
Retiring to Mallorca: a structured guide for 2026 buyers
Less about escape, more about building a workable next chapter — the property, residency, tax, and healthcare decisions that make it hold up long term.
Property tax in Mallorca: what buyers (and sellers) need to know
From transfer tax and VAT to capital gains, plusvalía, and annual IBI — the costs to model before you sign, not after.
Getting your NIE number in Mallorca: a step-by-step guide
The foreign identification number that unlocks buying, banking, and utilities — what it is, how to get it, and where buyers lose time.
10 things to know about the tourist rental licence in Mallorca
Licences are mandatory for short-term lets, new plazas are capped, and buying a property with one is the fastest legal route into the rental market.
The 6 best international schools in Mallorca
Where you live and where your children go to school shape the first year most — British, IB, and American pathways across the island, compared.
Old Town vs Santa Catalina: where to buy in Palma de Mallorca
Not a good-versus-bad choice but two premium versions of Palma living — walkability, building condition, and long-term appeal weighed side by side.
The monthly note
New listings, price movements, and what the data is actually saying — once a month, no noise.