Notes for buyers
Journal
Short pieces on questions I come across again and again when buying a house on Mallorca.
Market
Portals, agents, off-market: where to find the best houses on Mallorca
Anyone looking for a house on Mallorca starts with the portals. The finest houses are rarely found there.
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Taxes and fees: what to budget on top of the purchase price
For resale properties in the Balearics, transfer tax is the largest item. It rises with the price to as much as 13%.
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Fincas on rustic land: what buyers should know about legalisation
Many fincas have extensions, pools or guest houses without full permits. Since 2025 Mallorca has a time-limited procedure to legalise them.
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