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3Jan By Sonja MeyneNo Comments

Event, Mallorca

Lots to celebrate on the Balearic Islands

The island is abundantly blessed with public holidays, particularly in January and the summer months. We have compiled a small overview for you so that you will know when you will be standing in front of closed shop doors, when it is time to be devout, and when it is time to celebrate. In January the New Year starts on the island with numerous festivals. It goes without saying that January 1st (New Year's day) is also an official holiday to enable, in Mallorca as elsewhere, recovery from the New Year's eve celebrations. The 6th of January is a particularly important holiday in Spain and is awaited especially by children as on this day the Three Kings come! Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar, beautifully costumed and accompanied by a magnificent escort, arrive on the 5th Ja...

2Oct By Sonja MeyneNo Comments

Mallorca

Which Mallorca type are you? -Blogseries Part 2 – The commuter

Mallorca attracts a wide variety of people who want a second home on the island, or even wish to settle here. We have placed the various personalities and their characteristics under the microscope and divided them into sections called "archetypes". These types we have then fitted into established areas and places on the island where they can feel especially comfortable and which are beneficial for them. The second part of our little series is concerned - after the "quiet connoisseurs" - with an archetype which is currently more frequently encountered on the island: The commuter There is no doubt that Mallorca is more popular than ever, and commuters benefit as more and more flights are available throughout the year. No matter which city in Germany is the destination, it is no more t...

1Sep By Sonja MeyneNo Comments

Mallorca, Porta Mallorquina

Mallorca archetypes and their places

If characterizing the island in one word, "versatile" would probably be the the most fitting. Mallorca offers something for everyone, no matter what you expect from the island or what your preferences are. Which Mallorca type are you? We have looked at the specific "archetypes", that is, which areas and places best suit which type of Mallorca-fan, and have chosen a few examples with explanations of why they were selected. Now you just have to decide to which type you belong. We begin our small series with the type from the category "the quiet connoisseurs". The quiet connoisseur What distinguishes him? This Mallorca-aficionado expects a beautiful, natural environment and a sophisticated lifestyle. He loves the traditional, quiet Mallorca but without compromising on comfort. He wor...

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

Mallorca, Real Estate

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

Mallorca

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...