Mallorca Archives - Page 5 of 12 - Porta Mallorquina Real Estate

2May By Sonja MeyneNo Comments

Mallorca, News

With two new locations, Porta Mallorquina strengthens its leading position in the Mallorcan real estate market.

Mallorca is one of the most attractive real estate markets in Europe. And it is the core market for Homes & Holiday AG (ISIN: DE000A2GS5M9), specialists in holiday real estate in Spain, and city real estate in Germany. The subsidiary company Porta Mallorquina is one of the leading real estate agents in Mallorca and has strengthened this position with two new licenses. The sales region of Mallorcas centre was assigned to Nicole Neipp and Roland Schepp. The new franchise partners took control of the region with immediate effect and will open a real estate office in Santa Maria this year. So far, the region was managed by Porta Mallorquina itself. The centre of the island is characterized by many beautiful country villas and fincas, and is becoming increasingly popular with buyer...

17Apr By Porta MallorquinaNo Comments

Mallorca

Good Friday procession in Pollensa

Good Friday procession on the Calvary Hill in Pollensa – a spectacle worth seeing Dear Majorca Friends, The annual Easter Procession on the Calvary Hill in Pollensa will take place again Good Friday, 19th April. Once again, several hundred of the faithful, tourists and participants will gather along the historic “Escalinata”, which comprises exactly 365 steps and is a landmark for Christian believers, representing penance and absolution of sins (one step for every day of the year). The spectacle actually begins in the early evening at the cloisters at the top of Calvary Hill, where all participants congregate and prepare themselves for the procession to the sound of church music. This in itself has an extremely striking and charismatic feel. Calvary Hill in Pollensa Sin...

1Apr By Sonja MeyneNo Comments

Mallorca, Real Estate

The dream of your own vineard

For more and more Mallorca fans the views of the sea are no longer enough – they want to get into 'farming'. from Stefanie Claudia Müller Klaus Heinemann is a successful businessman, consultant and member of numerous supervisory boards in Germany. For him Mallorca is the resting place between his travels and meetings. The Spain-resident with his company headquarters on the island represents a new trend – the wish not just to lie on the beach but to really merge with the local life and people. Stressed managers like him want to make a real home in Mallorca. ''After spending a few years on the beach people often feel drawn towards the inner part of the island, seeking not only more tranquillity and less tourism, but also wanting to build something of their own on the island'', ...

26Mar By Sonja MeyneNo Comments

Mallorca, News, Real Estate

Palma becomes a cultural and business hub

Trendy districts in the Mallorcan capital include Monti-Sion and Santa Catalina. The old town remains permanently popular together with Portixol. Stefanie Claudia Müller, Palma de Mallorca Tim Wirth has lived in Mallorca for more than 20 years, and his heart has always belonged to to Palma: "When I first came here everything was still very provincial. Now, however, it is an international business centre and less a tourist hotspot." The lawyer, who specializes in real estate, loves to walk through the relatively small and quiet old town after work where you can go from one bar to the other throughout the evening, eat tapas and meet interesting new people. He recommends, among other places, the restaurant "Casa Gallega" and the bar Flexas in the street of the same na...

21Feb By Sonja MeyneNo Comments

Mallorca, News

As much as 50% subsidyfor solar systems in Mallorca

Around 300 days of sunshine per year are not only good for the soul, but are also an interesting alternative energy source. The Balearic Ministry for the Environment has issued a new support programme for solar and photovoltaic systems. Amongst other things the programme specifically targets private individuals who install systems with a capacity of up to 3 kWp, if their generated electricity is fed into the public grid. In this way their investment can be subsidised by up to 50% with public funds. Applications should be submitted to the Ministry for the Environment of the Balearic Islands by the 29.03.2019.

20Jan By Porta MallorquinaNo Comments

Holiday Rental, Mallorca

From breakfast service to a private cooking event – why not spoil yourself in your holiday finca!

By Bettina Neumann Holidaying in your own finca is undoubtedly one of the most popular and relaxing holiday options. Privacy, independence and tranquillity are just a few of the great benefits of having your own holiday property, even though it is only rented. The only problem (for some people) is the cooking! Eating out in a restaurant every day seems to be the simplest solution initially, and the island impresses with an immense gastronomic selection for every taste and budget. A communal meal in the holiday finca, however, for two, with the family, or together with friends can definitely be a highlight and does not have to involve going shopping or cleaning the kitchen afterwards. Simply order a private chef ! Private cooking events, including breakfast service, are current...

12Nov By Porta MallorquinaNo Comments

Mallorca, News

Sundry tax information – what owners of Mallorca real estate need to know in 2018

The acquisition There are three ways to become the owner of a property – buy it, inherit it, or receive it as a gift. A buyer has to deal either with sales tax (10% on completed residential real estate) or with land transfer tax (8 to 11 per cent). In the case of an inheritance worth up to 700.000 euros the heir pays a Balearic inheritance tax of 1 per cent, always providing that he is a direct relative (spouse, child, grandchild or also, for example, parents) and has no other Spanish assets. Beware: In the case of other family relationships (brother, daughter-in-law, etc.) it becomes much more expensive. In the case of gifts, under the same ideal conditions as for inheritance the recipient would pay 7 per cent gift tax. Beware: The tax consequences for the benefactor can be consi...

13Sep By Porta MallorquinaNo Comments

Holiday Rental, Mallorca

Porta Holiday yield calculator – calculating emotion

Those looking for a holiday home in Mallorca know that it is an emotional matter. The Porta Holiday yield calculator for holiday renting makes this important investment decision more tangible and shows what can be earned from the rental. By Stefanie Claudia Müller Beate Schneider has long been looking for her new holiday domicile in Mallorca and she knew: ''The property should be situated on the sea, preferably near to the beach and with sea views''. The doctor and mother of three children from Hamburg wanted her house to be in the south-west of the island, although she knew that she would have to pay a lot as the prices in Mallorca in many areas have reached record levels. ''It was, however, clear to me that when I am not on the island the house could be rented out for a good...

23Jul By Porta MallorquinaNo Comments

Mallorca, Porta Mallorquina, Real Estate

The new face of the Playa de Palma

On Palma's most beautiful beach the way has been paved to make it desirable not only for holiday makers but also for residents. It seems that the times when the 'Palma Beach' stood only for cheap tourism belong to the past. A year ago Palma's city government founded the initiative 'Palma Beach' in order to upgrade the area and change it into an attractive destination for 365 days of the year. In order to get closer to the goal of becoming an internationally popular 'Urban Beach Destination' – similar to Barcelona or Miami – around 40 companies work hand-in-hand and include hotels, restaurants, cafes, and an ever-growing number of businesses and shops. Encouraged above all are high-quality offers in the areas of culture, leisure, gastronomy, nature, and especially sports including bea...

5Jun By Sonja MeyneNo Comments

Mallorca, News, Real Estate

Portals Nous and its delightful surroundings

Exploring the coast of Calvia leads through very desirable places on the sea Hardly anywhere in Mallorca is more desirable as a second home, or even to live and work, than the area south-west of Palma or to be more precise, the coastline of Calvia. A large proportion of the international island residents are aware of the advantages of Cas Catala, Illetes, bendinat, Costa d'en Blanes, Portals Nous or Palmanova and have settled there. The excellent connections and access to Palma and the airport and the ample number of international and public schools in the vicinity offer a perfect living environment. Apart from the excellent infrastructure, the gentle hilly beauty of the region, the numerous diverse beaches and bathing coves with their crystal-clear water, as well as one of Europe's be...