Mallorca Living
Practical guides on buying, selling, paperwork and life in Mallorca, kept up to date and clearly explained. For buyers and owners, in English, German and Spanish.
How much a Spanish bank lends to non-residents, which documents you need, how much of your own money to set aside and how the process works.
Read article : Mortgages for non-residents in Mallorca: how much banks lend, requirements and costsModelo 210, IBI, rubbish tax and wealth tax: what non-resident owners of a home in Mallorca pay each year, how much and when. With examples and deadlines.
Read article : Annual taxes on a Mallorca home for non-residents: Modelo 210, IBI and deadlinesWhat the NIE is, why you need it to buy property in Mallorca, where to apply (Spanish consulate or Palma), documents, fee and timing. A practical guide.
Read article : NIE Number in Spain: What It Is and How to Get One to Buy PropertyNIE, transfer tax (8–13%), deposit contract, notary and the mistakes to avoid when buying a house in Mallorca. A practical guide written from Portocolom.
Read article : Buying a House in Mallorca as a Foreigner: Step-by-Step Guide (2026)You need an energy performance certificate to sell or rent in Spain. Who issues it, how long it lasts, Balearic registration, adverts and fines.
Read article : The Energy Performance Certificate in Spain: What You Need to Sell in MallorcaPortocolom, Mondragó, Caló des Moro, Cala Figuera, Santanyí and the Drach Caves: the best things to see in southeast Mallorca, with tips from locals.
Read article : Things to Do in Southeast Mallorca: 8 Places We Recommend
