Author: Sonja Meyne

Renting out correctly on Mallorca: What you need to know
Holiday Rental

Renting out correctly on Mallorca: What you need to know

The differences between long-term residential, holiday, and seasonal rentals in Mallorca. Holidaymakers, seasonal workers or long-term tenants? Making the decision about which type of renting is best suited to your own Mallorca property is not easy, but what is the difference between residential, holiday and seasonal rentals? What do you need to consider from a tax perspective? Holiday rental of properties on Mallorca: No longer than one month Investors often expect the best profitability to come from holiday rentals. Due to the boom in short-term rentals to holidaymakers in Mallorca and on the neighbouring islands in recent years, the Balearic government saw the need to restrict these unregulated offers. In 2012 legislation was passed which required properties on the islands to ha...
Mallorca Real Estate Market Study 2023 – Prices for properties increase by 10.9 %
Mallorca, Porta Mallorquina, Real Estate

Mallorca Real Estate Market Study 2023 – Prices for properties increase by 10.9 %

Prices for holiday properties on Mallorca have risen across the board for yet another year - in January 2023 the average price per square metre was around 5,700 euros which corresponds to an increase of 10.9 percent compared to the previous year. These are the results of an independent market study conducted by the Steinbeis-Transfer-Institute (STI) Centre for Real Estate Studies (CRES).  Luxury properties in Mallorca increase by up to 30 percent Throughout the island average prices rise to around 5,700 euros per square metre Over 10,000 euros per square metre paid for the first time in the luxury segment Rising prices also expected in the coming years More restrictive legislation slows down new construction and could force prices higher End of price increases in Mall...
A Magical mix – in the north-east region Mallorca shows itself from its most beautiful side
Mallorca

A Magical mix – in the north-east region Mallorca shows itself from its most beautiful side

If you are looking for a real estate location in Mallorca where all the highlights of the island are combined, then you will surely find it in the north-east. Here the gently rolling landscape opens to fantastic views of the sea, the coast is interspersed with picturesque bays, and the historic village of Artà provides a perfect year-round infrastructure.    Beaches and leisure activities in the northeast The beaches in the north-east are well-known throughout the island, one of the most beautiful being Cala Agulla near Cala Ratjada. Its long, white sandy beach is surrounded by woods and the crystal-clear water is ideal for snorkelling. The lovely bay of Cala Torta near Artà is only accessible via a gravel path and inspires with its crystal clear turquoise-blue water, and during wind...
Porta Mallorquina, Real Estate

Market study of real estate in Mallorca 2022 – Mallorca real estate is gradually becoming scarce

In the south-west the number of properties offered for sale is down by a third. Despite the increased amount of new constructions offers have reduced by almost 20 per cent Mallorca property prices rise by up to 18 per cent Almost 10,000 euros per square metre in the luxury segment Price level still significantly lower than in Germany Despite the high rate of new construction supply has declined around 18 percent Those who currently want to buy a vacation property in Mallorca, must choose from a much smaller supply compared to last year, decide quickly and pay a higher price. That is the conclusion of an independent market study commissioned by the real estate agency Porta Mallorquina Real Estate. And experts do not see an end to the real estate boom in Mallorca. The le...
Mallorca, News, Porta Mallorquina, Real Estate

Sabine Christiansen presents a panel of experts discussing the future of the real estate market in Mallorca

On the 25th April almost 500 participants followed a webinar on the subject of  'the Mallorca real estate market – launching pad or dead end?' The discussion took place at the invitation of the local tax specialists European@ccounting and was moderated by the well-known TV journalist Sabine Christiansen. The former current affairs presenter has herself owned a property in Mallorca for some years and decided to spend the Corona lockdown on the island. The complete webinar on Youtube https://youtu.be/sdqAypSy0ro The experts and guests invited to take part were Hans Lenz in his capacity as managing director of the newly-founded international real estate association ABINI, Timo Weibel, managing director of Porta Malllorquina, Lutz Minkner, founder of the real estate agency Minkner &a...
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...
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'', ...
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...
Franchise, News, Real Estate

Maxi Kümpel and Kent Steinbach – a portrait of our franchise partners Palma West

The island's capital Palma is the pulsating centre of the island where almost every second inhabitant lives, where the most restaurants can be found and where the cultural life of Mallorca is centred. Sometimes you have the feeling that you feel at home in a particular city, and this was the case with Maxi Kümpel and Palma. The lively lady from Dusseldorf exudes the same vitality experienced in the streets of Palma's old town, and her  temperament seems to be more Spanish than German (whereby I have been advised that the mentality of people from the Rhine area of Germany is very similar to that of the Spanish). This is confirmed by her partner Kent Steinbach, a successful restaurateur from Düsseldorf who was co-owner and manager of '' Mojito's Fine Cocktailbar '' in Düsseldorf's ...
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.