Mallorca insights
Reading the Mallorca market, one decision at a time
A working library for international buyers committing €1M+ — the true cost of buying, honest yields, and the areas worth knowing. Built to be used before you commit, not after.
A short, data-led brief for €1M+ buyers · free · no obligation.
Free buyer's brief · 2026
Buy with the numbers in front of you, not after you've committed
The same data and checklists we use internally — the true cost of buying, honest yields, and how off-market access actually works. Written for €1M+ buyers, free to read before your first viewing.
- The 12 market numbers that matter in 2026 — sourced, not guessed
- The full cost of buying: 26 fees, taxes and owner costs, modelled
- Honest rental yields — net reality versus the advertised headline
- A pre-purchase due-diligence checklist (Nota Simple, ETV licence, ITP/AJD)
What you'll receive
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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.
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