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Pool on Mallorca – illegal extensions as an underestimated risk

Buyers · Mallorca

Illegal extensions in Mallorca – an often underestimated risk.

When you buy a home in Mallorca, you rarely buy just the house. Often there's more: a pool in the garden, a small casita at the back of the plot, a covered terrace that someone "just briefly" added one day. Charming. Practical. And sometimes not registered.

May 5, 2026 · 8 min read

Mallorca finca – clarity on the taxes when buying

Buyers · Taxes

Clarity when buying – the taxes you'll face on Mallorca.

The dream of your own home on Mallorca is within reach – maybe you've already set your sights on a finca or a townhouse. But before you sign the purchase contract, it pays to take a calm look at the taxes involved. Beyond the purchase price, a handful of one-time and recurring payments are part of the picture.

October 7, 2025 · 6 min read

Mediterranean evening mood – understanding the arras contract

Buyers · Owners

Why the "Arras" isn't a bird.

Anyone buying real estate in Spain for the first time eventually stumbles over a strange word: "Arras." Sounds at first like a tropical bird from South America. Maybe a distant cousin of the toucan – colorful, loud, and hard to catch.

July 26, 2025 · 5 min read

Functional garage – the charm of a Mallorcan finca

Buyers · Closing Costs

Buying property on Mallorca – how high are the incidental costs?

You've found your dream property on Mallorca? Congratulations. Before you sign the pre-contract (arras), take a careful look at the so-called incidental purchase costs. On top of the price and the transfer tax, several other expenses come into play in Spain – and they need to be part of your budget from day one.

July 24, 2025 · 6 min read

Finca garden on Mallorca – upkeep and costs

Buyers · Owners

Can I even afford a finca garden?

Picture this: the sun is burning, your finca garden is a botanical dream across 15,000 m². But paradise needs care. What does that actually cost – not in the glossy brochure, but in real Mallorcan daily life?

July 22, 2025 · 4 min read

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