Porta Mallorquina, Author at Porta Mallorquina Real Estate

6May By Porta Mallorquina4 Comments

Mallorca, Taxes

Holiday lets in Majorca – here’s how to let legally to holidaymakers

Since the reform of the tourism regulations, everyone is talking about holiday letting in Majorca. No wonder given that such lettings offer owners attractive additional income during the times when they are not using the property themselves. But what about holiday apartments? Can they be legally let too? And does the owner become a tour operator if he offers his finca to let on the Internet? On 26th April Porta Mallorquina invited guests to a Brunch with speakers talking on the subject of holiday letting. These and other urgent questions were answered on 26th April by solicitors Guillermo Dezcallar Enseñat and Javier Blas Guasp from the legal firm ILLESLEX at our info event and brunch at our estate agency in Pollensa. Señor Dezcallar Enseñat, why is there so much confusion at the moment...

5May By Porta MallorquinaNo Comments

Mallorca, Real Estate

FAQs about Mallorca’s new Land act

When does the new Act come into effect? It was ratified by parliament on 11.03.2014 and must be approved with an absolute majority by all of the Island Councils. Menorca and Ibiza have already passed the law. This is due to happen shortly in Mallorca. What does the Act entail? Generally speaking, it is an integral regulation of urban activities and deals with the simplification and rationalisation of construction regulations. All of this has been implemented in concrete form as follows: Faster issuance of building permits (e.g. approval for smaller structures by means of simple, advance registration). Amnesty: legalisation of properties “not in compliance with zoning regulations”. More stringent penalties and greater liability of those involved (builders, technicians, civil servant...

9Apr By Porta MallorquinaNo Comments

Mallorca, Porta Mallorquina

New: Places Mallorca Finca-Holiday Guide – now available

With over ten million visitors annually Mallorca is the most popular island in the world. The many fans of the Mediterranean island appreciate its diverse scenic beauty and its wide range of accommodation options. In a class of their own here are the over 200 Finca Hotels of Mallorca. The lovingly restored and stylishly decorated mansions and country estates pamper their guests with tranquility and rural Mallorcan charm. The second edition of the Finca guide “Places Mallorca Finca-Holiday” provides all the country hotels on the island clearly ordered by region. For each hotel you will find information on the various features and price level. Our editors have personally visited selected country hotels and described them in German and English. As many guests put special emphasis...

28Feb By Porta MallorquinaNo Comments

Mallorca, News, Porta Mallorquina, Real Estate

Off to Majorca for the returns

Since the legalisation of holiday rentals on the Balearics, one’s own holiday home is also an interesting capital investment. Since the last financial crisis, real estate has been one of the most popular capital investments and meanwhile, a 4% return on rentals is considered to be an interesting investment. The German real estate market has responded accordingly, and recent years have seen prices for residential real estate booming, particularly in attractive city locations. Surfing the real estate portals one almost has the impression that Germany has been “bought up completely”. A holiday home as an investment: Majorca is increasingly becoming the focus of European investors looking for real estate that offers high returns and retains its value. The situation i...

4Feb By Porta MallorquinaNo Comments

Mallorca, Porta Mallorquina, Real Estate

10 fincas in Majorca with exceptionally beautiful gardens

Many people achieve their personal dream home with a finca in Majorca. A large piece of land guarantees privacy and gives the owner enough space and scope for creative landscape gardening. The entrance gates often conceal quite heavenly gardens, whose magnificent flowers and charm are simply breathtaking. Imposing palm gardens, almond, orange and lemon trees, fig trees, splendid arbours of bougainvillea – to name just a few – make Majorca into a paradise for amateur gardeners and nature lovers. The 10 most beautiful finca parks and gardens Rural-tourism property in Lloret de Vistalegre: a true oasis in the heart of the island This rural-tourism property stands like an oasis on the edge of Lloret de Vista Alegre, with its 1.000 population, far from mass-tourism, ...

5Dec By Porta MallorquinaNo Comments

Franchise, Mallorca, Porta Mallorquina, Real Estate

A Portrait – Ria Blum, franchise partner Palma

Ria Blum franchise partner Porta Mallorquina, Palma Born in the Oberlausitz, in Löbau, Ria Blum was drawn to distant places already early on. In 2003 she moved with her family to the Dominican Republic where she worked for the American estate agent chain Coldwell Banker. Although she really enjoyed living there, the trained industrial management assistant realised after a while that she would not live there in the long term. A friend told her how nice Mallorca was– Ria wasn’t familiar with the island but spontaneously booked a flight and immediately fell in love with the charming Mediterranean island. In 2008 it became clear for her: “I’ll always stay here”, and she moved from the Caribbean to the Mediterranean. After an intensive year spent learning about the island and its people with ...

2Dec By Porta MallorquinaNo Comments

Mallorca

Wellness on Mallorca – the nicest Mediterranean spas around Palma

Whether reiki, ayurveda, medical therapies or classic beauty treatments, Mallorca’s spas are as diverse as the island itself. We have put together a selection of the nicest spas around Palma de Mallorca. With their natural regional products, very special choice of treatments or simply their unique setting, a visit to one of these spas promises to be a very special Mediterranean experience for all the senses. All the treatments presented here may, of course, also be booked even if you are not staying in the hotel. Further spa recommendations are welcome in the comments. Spa Area of Hotel Son Caliu Son Caliu Hotel Spa Oasis The 4 star Son Caliu Hotel Spa Oasis is located in an idyllic bay about 15 minutes away from Palma de Mallorca. The hotel which is particularly popular amongst golfers...

20Nov By Porta MallorquinaNo Comments

Event, Mallorca, Porta Mallorquina

Star of the South – Discover Llucmajor

As the centre of the South, Llucmajor is worth a visit on any day of the week, and not only on market days (Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays). The locals, and particularly the town’s artists, are dedicated to coming up with fantastic, creative ideas that turn a visit to Llucmajor into a truly exceptional experience. Casa Creativa Right in the heart of the pedestrian zone, regional artists sell their works at the “Casa Creativa”. The shelves contain a constantly changing potpourri of sculptures, leather goods, jewellery, pottery and other hand-crafted items. If you’re looking for gifts and souvenirs that are a bit different to the mainstream tourist choices, this is the place to come. More information at: www.casacreativa.com Casa Creativa in Llucmajor offers a carefully sele...

5Nov By Porta MallorquinaNo Comments

Mallorca, News, Real Estate

Black becomes white – Balearics retroactively license illegal residential buildings

The project for the reformation of the law on the use of land, the “Ley de ordenación y el uso del suelo (LOUS)” concerns itself with the legalisation of illegally erected residential buildings on land designated as agricultural. The Balearic government has now officially approved this project. Illegally erected residential buildings on agricultural land may now be retroactively licensed under certain conditions. Residential buildings and facilities used for agricultural purposes that were built without a licence more than 8 years ago may now be retroactively licensed. The prerequisite for this is that the land is not in an area designated as a nature reserve, and that no criminal charges or disciplinary proceedings exist. Experts assume that, in the Balearics, there are around 40,000 b...

4Nov By Porta MallorquinaNo Comments

News, Real Estate

Changes to Spain’s Residential Property Ownership Act

Spain’s Residential Property Ownership Act applies to all freehold apartments, business premises, garages, terrace houses and residential complexes that have commonly owned property (e.g. green areas, stairways, etc.). The Act, which dates back to the 1960s, has now been updated with Reform Act 8/2013, particularly with regard to social and energy efficiency-related requirements. This now makes it far easier to obtain licences for the retrofitting of lifts and barrier-free access for people with disabilities and residents aged over 70. The Spanish Residential Property Ownership Act applies not only to freehold apartments but also to terrace houses such as the one in Coll den Rabassa, shown above. Owner associations’ ability to act has also been improved. For example, unanimous decisions ...