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, the buying process, 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.

Data from Engel & Völkers, IBESTAT, INE & Spanish Notaries Integrated advisory: acquisition through ownership Mallorca & Crans-Montana

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)
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Reiderstad Invest The Mallorca buyer's brief 2026 · €1M+ edition

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Apartment terrace in San Agustín, Palma

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.

Market intelligence5 min
Areas

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.

Areas7 min
Market intelligence

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.

Market intelligence9 min
Living

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.

Living in Mallorca8 min
Costs & tax

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.

Costs, taxes & legal6 min
Buying process

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.

The buying process5 min
Costs & tax

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.

Costs, taxes & legal7 min
Living

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.

Living in Mallorca6 min
Areas

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.

Areas & neighbourhoods8 min

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