Complete renovation of villas and houses in Mallorca
Renovating a villa or detached house in Mallorca costs between €900 and €1,500 per square meter in 2026, depending on the condition of the property and the quality of the finishes; for high-end homes, it can exceed €2,000/m². Unlike an apartment, a house also involves a roof, facade, garden, swimming pool, and energy efficiency […]
Renovating an apartment for holiday rental in Mallorca: regulations and profitability in 2026
Renovating an apartment for holiday rentals in Mallorca only makes sense if the property already has a tourist accommodation license (ETV), because new tourist accommodation units in multi-family buildings in the Balearic Islands have been prohibited since April 16, 2025, and the moratorium on new licenses remains in effect. If your apartment already has a license, a well-planned renovation […]
Microcement in renovations: uses, advantages and price in 2026
Microcement is a 3mm thick, seamless coating applied directly over existing floors or walls without construction work or debris, ideal for quick renovations of floors, bathrooms, and kitchens. It costs between €50 and €85 per square meter in 2026, depending on the area, and lasts for more than 20 years with proper sealing.
How to cover a light well: regulations and permits in Mallorca
Yes, it is possible to cover a light well, but three conditions must be met: approval from the homeowners' association (usually with a 3/5 majority vote if it is a common element), a building permit from the city council, and a technical project guaranteeing that the ventilation and lighting of the building will not be compromised.
Turnkey renovations in Mallorca: what it is and how it works
A turnkey renovation is a service where a single company handles everything—design, permits, materials, tradespeople, and delivery—at a fixed price and with a single point of contact. Its main advantage is peace of mind: the client knows from the outset how much they will pay and when the project will be completed, and the company […]
Bathroom renovation adapted for the elderly in Mallorca
Adapting the bathroom is the most important renovation for an older person, because around 80% of domestic falls among those over 65 occur in that room. An adapted bathroom replaces the bathtub with a walk-in shower, adds grab bars, non-slip flooring, and easy-to-use faucets.
Aerothermal energy and underfloor heating in a complete renovation
Aerothermal heating with underfloor heating is the most efficient climate control system for a complete renovation in 2026: a heat pump extracts energy from the air and the underfloor heating distributes it, heating in winter and cooling in summer with very low energy consumption. Installation costs between €7,000 and €25,000 depending on the property, saving up to […]
How to renovate an inherited home in Mallorca
Before renovating an inherited property in Mallorca, you must accept the inheritance, register it with the Land Registry, and, if there are several heirs, agree on what to do with the house. In an older property, renovations begin with the structure and installations, not the finishes. Also, keep all the invoices for the renovations […]
Grants and subsidies to renovate your home in the Balearic Islands in 2026
In 2026, you can finance part of your home renovation in the Balearic Islands in two ways: Next Generation grants for energy rehabilitation, which cover up to 80% of the cost (maximum €18,800 per home) and can be applied for until June 30, 2026, or until funds are exhausted; and personal income tax deductions of 20%, […]
Bathroom Renovation Ideas for 2026: Trends and Examples
The bathroom of 2026 leaves behind the sterile white and transforms into a calm, spa-like space: walk-in showers flush with the floor, seamless, continuous materials, indirect LED lighting, and a color palette inspired by nature. The strongest trend of the year is not aesthetic but functional—bathrooms are becoming more functional.
