Buying property in the Balearic Islands
as a British buyer.

Mallorca is the largest island, with Palma, Son Vida, Deià and Port d'Andratx. Menorca is quieter, Ibiza pairs a lively coast with calm corners such as Es Cubells, and Formentera keeps life simple.

What to check on the islands

Island homes often sit on countryside land or close to the shore, where planning and coastal protection rules are strict. Your lawyer should confirm that the house, the pool and any later additions are legal and registered. The same checks apply to a townhouse in Palma or an estate inland.

In some areas, non-EU buyers need an extra authorisation before completing, so ask early whether it applies to the home you like. The rest follows the familiar path through a notary and the land registry, under rules that change and that a specialist should confirm.