Property prices creeping up on Spanish island of Mallorca

Property prices in the Spanish island of Mallorca are creeping up for the most sought after locations and sales are also rising, including at the lower end of the market.

The latest real estate analysis of the island’s property markets shows that the recovery is well underway with prices up by an average of 10% for the best quality homes in the top destinations.
Indeed, Engel & Völkers, which has 16 offices around the island, reports that sales increased by 27% in the first half of 2015 compared to the same period in 2014.

The firm says that confidence in the market and a flux of foreign buyers, mainly German speaking, British and Scandinavian, have fuelled the initial price increases of 10% to 15% for top quality properties in high demand prime locations.

Hot spots tend to be coastal locations such as Andratx in the south west of the island where, according to the latest Spanish land registry figures for 2014, Engel & Völkers dominated the market in Andratx and accounted for 70% of all transaction volume.

In Palma the historic old town and the fashionable port areas of Portixol and Molinar apartments with outdoor space are at a premium and for these type of properties prices have increased by approximately 10% over this time last year.

Son Vida is experiencing a boom with demand for contemporary style properties with sea views. The sale of plots has trebled since this time last year and in the South West, where over 40% of all sales are made to foreigners, prices have increased by approximately 10% over this time last year.
The report says that buyers in the region are demanding top quality, sea views and Mediterranean design and new trends include concierge serviced apartments. It is predicting a further 10% increase in prices for top properties.

Prices are stable in the West of the island with no significant increases recorded over last year while in the centre and South sales up by over 120% over this time last year. Prices are stable with increases of up to 10% for top locations.

Hot spots in the North include Pollensa Town and the Port with increasing interest for the coastal areas of Mal Pas and Alcanada. Buyers want quality and frontline positions and prices predicated to increase by 10% in 2016.

In the North East prices are stable here the lower end of the market selling well for properties under ?500,000. The report says buyers are looking for bargains and specifically for fincas and townhouses which are less expensive here in comparison to other areas closer to Palma.

In the South East the sales picture is similar to this time last year with prices remaining stable. The area continues to represent good value and investors are currently buying a range of properties from ?300,000 to ?3 million.

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