Upmarket estate agency Engel & Völkers has reported a 79% increase in sales turnover in Mallorca for the first 6 months of the year.

The company reports the top end of the market in Mallorca continues to perform well with an average transaction price in the period of €1.3m, whilst the most expensive property sold fetched €7.8m in Puerto Andratx – where the local Engel & Völkers shop is the second highest performing shop worldwide in the Engel & Völkers Group.

BREXIT BOUNCE

International buyer interest since the UK voted to leave the EU has increased in Mallorca, with enquiries continuing to come in from the UK. “In the aftermath of Brexit our internet requests for property have increased, in some shops, requests have even tripled (including requests from the UK),” says Engel & Völker Master Licence Managing Director, Florian Hofer. “We take this to be a clear sign that buyers are looking to invest their money in a property market that is stable and secure, offering a superb lifestyle in the sun.”

Engel & Völkers home sales in Mallorca are currently well ahead of target, as the island is set to be the most popular Mediterranean island destination this year (local hoteliers are already reporting 95% occupancy), and Palma International Airport expects to handle a record 4 million passenger this month alone.

AROUND THE ISLAND

Engel & Völkers has provided the following insight into local markets on the island.

Palma

Increased demand for top end property such as penthouses in prime locations in historic buildings with views over the old town and sea views. Price increase of up to 10% over last year for property renovated to top standards with outdoor space, parking and a lift. The buyer profile is changing to younger investors with families that commute to their country of origin. The most expensive areas remain close to the Cathedral, Calatrava and the Borne where prices range from 5,000-11,000 Euro per square metre. Ten minutes from Palma, the prime sea front areas of Portixol and El Molinar are increasingly popular.

Son Vida

In this exclusive residential area, sales doubled over this time last year where there is a higher average sales price of 1.9-2.5M Euros. Over the last year there has been a 10% increase in prices achieving 10,000 Euro per square metre. Son Vida attracts younger, family investors (45-55 age group) and mainly cash buyers. In the past year some exciting new projects have been launched with cutting edge architecture attracting discerning international investors with an eye for design.

South West

Three prestigious new off plan developments have just been launched and are all selling above expectations. In fact demand is so strong for premium property that it outstrips supply. Since last year there has been a strong increase in demand for properties in excess of 2 million Euro and this year 22 properties have already been sold in this price brand or higher. This factor has affected the average price of property sold in the south west which has increased by 53% over last year. Buyers include an international mix of younger, cash buyers, with increased budgets. Since Brexit this area has received more internet requests from the UK.

West

Sales of a range of properties selling from 470,000 Euro to over 4M Euro. Top areas include: Deia, Puerto Soller and Valldemossa with increased interest around Banyalbufar where Sir Richard Branson has acquired the Son Bunyola Estate. To date British buyers have been very active in this area particularly at the top end of the market.

Central & South

Increased demand for prime seafront positions in the south where prices are starting to increase by approximately 10%. The centre and south of the island are areas that are also attracting big spenders, this year there’s more demand for top end properties such as finca estates or frontline villas over 4M Euro (this month a 6.5M Euro deal has just been finalised). The buyer profile is around mid-30’s upwards looking for a more permanent home to settle with the family. Along the south coast, prices have increased up to 10,000 Euro per square metre especially in the areas of Son Veri and Cala Blava.

North

Healthy demand for top end property over 3M Euro with mixed investor group from young families wanting a second permanent residence to older buyers in their 60’s looking for a holiday home. Increased interest in townhouses in Pollensa and Alcudia old town and country estates with mountain and sea views. Historically this area has been popular with British buyers and we will wait to see how that market segment recovers post Brexit.

North East

Buyers are starting to discover this corner of Mallorca and the fact that property is still well priced, especially for villas with sea views. The recent opening of the new Park Hyatt Resort is expected to generate more interest for the area with their international clientele.

South East

In this area demand outweighs supply for good frontline properties which are becoming increasingly rare and country fincas are also in demand. Attracting family buyers around 40-50 years old. Increased investment in the popular seaside resort of Cala D’Or has paid off as it appears to be making a comeback.

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