Houses and villas for sale in Mallorca

Where to buy: the south-west

Santa Ponsa and Nova Santa Ponsa combine year-round living with beach, golf and easy access: Palma and the airport are about 25 minutes away, and international and German schools are close by. Costa d’en Blanes, El Toro and Costa de la Calma offer quieter residential streets with views over the sea and the marinas of Puerto Portals and Port Adriano.

Port Andratx and Camp de Mar are the most sought-after addresses for luxury villas with sea views; Bendinat and Son Vida are the classics near Palma. If you want more space for your money, look inland or to the south around Llucmajor and Sa Ràpita.

What matters when buying a house

Location, orientation and views drive value more than floor area: a south- or west-facing house with open sea views will still sell well in ten years. Check that every part of the building is licensed (pool, extensions, terraces) and that there is a valid certificate of habitability. We review the land registry extract (nota simple) and building permits before any reservation.

Holiday letting in Mallorca requires a licence, and new licences are hardly granted any more, so a house that already has one is worth more. Running costs are property tax (IBI), refuse charge, insurance, garden and pool upkeep, and for non-residents the annual non-resident income tax.

Purchase costs

When you buy a resale property in the Balearics you pay transfer tax (ITP), banded by price from 8 to 13 %. A new build bought from the developer carries 10 % VAT (IVA) plus stamp duty instead. Notary, land registry and lawyer come on top. All in, budget roughly 10–14 % of the price.