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Where to buy furniture on Mallorca, how IKEA Palma works, which second-hand markets are worth visiting, and how to arrange delivery and disposal of large items. All routes from new purchases to importing from Germany.
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Living
Renting, Buying & Furnishing
From the flat search to the rental contract to property financing - everything about living on Mallorca. We show you what to watch out for and how to avoid the most common pitfalls.
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Updated
March 2026
Living on Mallorca - Renting, Buying and Furnishing
Searching for a home on Mallorca differs greatly from the German market. Whether you are looking for a rental flat in Palma, want to buy a house in the countryside or renovate a finca - the Mallorcan property market has its own rules. Rental contracts follow Spanish tenancy law, additional purchase costs are considerably higher than in Germany, and you should get to know the popular regions such as Palma, Santa Catalina or the south-west well before you decide.
Our guides help you avoid the typical pitfalls. You will learn what to watch out for in rental contracts, how property financing works in Spain and which additional costs arise when buying a house. We also explain how to register with your municipality, furnish your home and find affordable providers for electricity, water and internet. All guides are based on current real-world experience and are written specifically for the needs of residents. So that you quickly feel at home on Mallorca.
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What to look out for when renting a finca on Mallorca long-term. What typical contracts look like, what costs are realistic, what pitfalls exist and how to find the right landlord.
8 min8 min
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How property management is organised on Mallorca, what role the Administrador and Presidente play, how you control costs as an owner, how to change the property manager and how to resolve conflicts in the Comunidad.
8 min8 min
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Everything about buying property on Mallorca: the buying process, additional costs (ITP, notary), NIE requirements, financing and tax law. Step-by-step guide with concrete figures.
10 min10 min
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An explanation of the Spanish rental contract (contrato de alquiler): key clauses, your rights and obligations, the LAU law, notice periods and typical pitfalls.
7 min7 min
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Everything about the owners' community (Comunidad de Propietarios) on Mallorca: the Ley de Propiedad Horizontal, rights and obligations, communal costs, quiet hours and how to resolve neighbour disputes.
6 min6 min
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What a property on Mallorca actually costs to run. How IBI (property tax) is calculated, how Basura, water and electricity work, and where the differences between municipalities lie.
7 min7 min
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How to rent your property on Mallorca legally to tourists, which ETV licence you need, what fines are at stake and what the current Balearic regulations for 2026 mean for property owners.
8 min8 min
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Complete guide to setting up electricity (Endesa, Iberdrola), water (EMAYA), gas and internet (Movistar, Orange). Costs, contracts and practical tips for your new home on Mallorca.
6 min6 min
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Which type of housing area suits you? Urbanización, historic old town, finca in the countryside or modern new build - a practical comparison of the different housing types on Mallorca, with pros and cons.
12 min12 min
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Where is it worth living on Mallorca? A detailed comparison of the most popular places for German expats - from Palma to Sóller to Inca. With information on rents, infrastructure and quality of life.
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Find out how to rent a flat on Mallorca: from your search to the main portals to the tenancy agreement. Costs, step-by-step guide and practical tips.
8 min8 min
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