THE ADDRESS Magazine No.17 | Page 196

Mallorca quickly and easily accessible from anywhere in Europe. Stringent building regulations ensure that new homes are of a high standard. Highrises are banned in a bid to avoid the glut of development that has plagued mainland Spain’s real estate market, and many areas have a green belt designation that requires builders of detached homes to construct only on large plots. Mallorca’s property market is driven primarily by German speakers, followed by British and 196 Scandinavians. Recently, buyers have come from Russia, China, Argentina, Netherlands, France and Italy. These buyers place high value on location as well as quality of construction. They come with demands for properties with a thoughtful layout and a superior level of decor. But while tastes are sophisticated and budgets high, supply is tight and as a result, there has been an upward pressure on prices. Given the strong uptick in sales activity for unique and irreplaceable luxury properties www.theaddressmagazine.com