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7Jul By Sonja MeyneNo Comments

Mallorca, News, Real Estate

Estate agent in Mallorca – a dream job swimming with the sharks

Interview with Porta Mallorquina CEO Joachim Semrau, published in Bellevue, Europe's largest real estate magazine, issue 4/2016. Bellevue: Mr. Semrau, estate agent in Mallorca is for many the dream job par excellence. But how does it look in reality? Joachim Semrau: "Actually, some people have totally false ideas about our profession here. Anyone who thinks it is enough to show luxury, high-priced villas by the sea a few times and make a few sales to secure their annual income is way out of place here. The property market in Mallorca is a shark tank, many brokers compete for the same customers and the successful ones are those who score points through competence, diligence and above average service orientation. Newcomers, particularly, need to be able to hold their breathe ...

24May By Sonja MeyneNo Comments

Mallorca, News, Porta Mallorquina, Real Estate

Market Survey Mallorca Holiday Property 2016

+++Newsticker+++: according to the Spanish office of statistics (INE) 10.605 properties were sold in the Balearic islands in 2015, an increase of 14.6%. Representative Market Research For the second time scientists of the Steinbeis Institute Center for Real Estate Studies, commissioned by real estate agent Porta Mallorquina Real Estate, investigated the vacation property market in Mallorca. What are the current price engines for vacation property in Mallorca? Are there particular location characteristics which affect the price of the property, or at least a great sea view? In addition, many buyers will ask themselves how secure their sales possibilities will be in the future. To help analyse the underlying structural components the following study from the STI Center fo...

7Jan By Sonja MeyneNo Comments

Mallorca, News, Taxes

New taxes for Mallorcan properties 2016: what buyers and owners need to know

Those who are living on the island for quite some time know: at the turn of the year, there will be some „famous” taxes changes in the Balearic Islands. Starting the year, the islands also have a new government and consequently many things will change that are especially interesting for buyers and sellers of properties. In our interview, Mr. Arne Seeger from the law office Dr. Früheck Abogados S.L.P. explains the most important changes that concern you as a resident or a non-resident, especially if you own a property or want to sell it. Mr. Seeger, please tell us what will change for taxpayers as from 2016? First of all, there is a change in the income tax, the so-called IRPF (Impuesto sobre la Renta de Personas Físicas). We have to distinguish between residents and ...

6Aug By Porta MallorquinaNo Comments

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Porta Mallorquina sponsors Pollença’s “Sa Patrona” Race

The big day finally arrived on 25 July: Porta Mallorquina had the great honour of sponsoring Pollença’s most important traditional summer race for the first time. The race took place as part of the “Sa Patrona” celebrations, from which it takes its name. Starting off, from 6:30 p.m. the youngest competitors ran their laps directly in front of the Porta Mallorquina office, at the Plaza Monument. A dedicated race for children and adolescents in every age group was organised; there were 4 categories in all, and you can see the results here. The race took place in front of the Porta Mallorquina office in Pollença. 300 runners under starter’s orders The big race for adults started at 7:20 p.m. and the temperature was still high. Owing to the high air humidity, the running conditions were dem...

2Jul By Porta MallorquinaNo Comments

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Market report holiday properties Balearic Islands 2015 with neutral price level for Majorca, Ibiza and Menorca

CRES – Center for Real Estate Studies The Steinbeis Institut Center for Real Estate Studies in Freiburg came to the conclusion that currently there are approx. 6,000 properties for sale on the Balearic Islands. Scientists investigated on behalf of Porta Mondial AG, license partner of Porta Mallorquina Real Estate, the offers of all leading real estate agencies in Majorca, Ibiza and Menorca. Market volume: Menorca ahead of Ibiza With approx. 4,000 properties for sale, the largest offer is also on the largest island of the archipelago, in Majorca. It is surprising, however, that with approx. 95,000 inhabitants the least populated island, Menorca, beats the neighbouring island of Ibiza (approx. 135,000 inhabitants) in regards to the market volume. Currently there are about 1,...

23Jun By Porta MallorquinaNo Comments

Mallorca

A Trip back to Majorca’s Past

What do people living today retain from the past millennia? If one were to examine the human genome of Majorca’s indigenous islanders, one would find traces of the first settlers in their genes, as well as of the Romans, the Moors, the Aragonese, etc. We’re making it easier for ourselves. We want to see with our own eyes the visible traces that people of past times have left behind. First settlement of the Balearics Majorca, a big island in the Mediterranean, is far off the mainland. Even today, the ferry from Barcelona – the nearest point on the mainland – takes 10 hours to reach the harbour at Palma. Despite this great distance, people came to the island long ago: the first arrived at the steep coastline of the Tramontana Mountains in light, fragile wooden boats during the Neolithic ...

28May By Porta MallorquinaNo Comments

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Palma’s New Trend Quarter

Mallorca-lovers have long appreciated the appeal of Palma. It comes as no surprise as the city has everything: the climate, the beautiful and simultaneously modern Old Town, excellent dining and shopping options, art and culture, as well as a long beach and beautiful harbour on the doorstep. Palma has it all and is not only perfect for vacations, but also to live and work in. Known as an especially trendy neighbourhood is Santa Catalina with its charming small, former fisherman’s cottages and many bars and restaurants from around the world. Additionally, the two suburban areas near the sea, Portixol and El Molinar, are among the top favourites, and Portixol has already been compared with primary Saint Tropez. But the city is evolving and continues to grow with new neighbourhoods show...

2May By Porta MallorquinaNo Comments

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Mallorca’s treasures – Contribution to the First Mallorca Blog Parade

The German Blog “Mallorca Talks” invited bloggers to the first Mallorca Blog Parade – an exciting story, which of course I wanted to be part of! There are two questions to answer: “What is Mallorca’s greatest treasure” and “Your ultimate Mallorca experience”. Here’s my own personal answers. Mallorca’s greatest treasure The whole world celebrates the wonders and treasures of Mallorca. These miracles are the pink and white blossoming almond trees in spring, the calas lapped by the azure waters in the summer, the brightly coloured trees in autumn by the Tramontana, the snow covered peaks which can sometimes be seen in winter at Puig Major. The almond bloom begins in late January in Mallorca signalling the start of spring. The t...

31Mar By Porta MallorquinaNo Comments

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Infographic Mallorca Property – Best Place to live in the world

Palma de Mallorca has just been honoured by the Sunday Times with the title of “Best Place to live in the world”, topping a competition of 50 other cities. The travel editors of the Times explained their choice that Palma was one of the “most picturesque cities in Spain”. It is a “pocket sized city that has everything.” Palma is described as a gateway to the beautiful Mallorca with its beautiful beaches, with the journalists raving about the attractive flight connections to the island and praising the local gastronomy. Interesting facts and figures about our favourite island are summarised in this infographic. Did you know for example, that there are ten international schools in Mallorca? An important factor for new residents with school-age children ...

5Jan By Porta MallorquinaNo Comments

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10 Years of Porta Mallorquina – A Reflection

When Joachim Semrau moved to Majorca in 2001 to relax and enjoy an early retirement after a successful venture with his founded company Travel 24.com AG , the real estate market on the island was completely different than today. There were several well establised so-called “top dogs”. “Mobile Agents” that negotiated real estate without office, only with a business card and phone. Only a few companies had their own professional websites and incoming email inquiries were handled rather trivially. For Joachim Semrau, internet pioneer (Travel 24.com the first group-independent Internet travel portal in Germany) this was an incredible opportunity. However, the industry was affordable at that time, prices rose at double digits every year and for almost any property they found buyers. It all ...