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Mallorca and its British Community

Why Mallorca for the Brits?

Mallorca, or Majorca as the Brits tend to spell the name, is one of the first locations in Spain to be ‘invaded’ and ‘settled’ by the British and immediately the new arrivals purchase their Mallorca home.

The Balearic Islands are one of the autonomous communities in Spain which welcomes the most foreigners, either to spend a few days vacation, or to settle permanently. On the island of Mallorca, if there is one group that has always led the foreign communities with regards to ex-pat living, it is the British community.

Following the tourist boom that exploded in the 1960s, British ex-pats arrived in their droves, probably because it is unarguably the prettiest island in the Mediterranean and always within easy reach of the UK. Many had served their country overseas in the forces and had acclimatized to milder climates and a more casual way of living than in the UK.

 

A villa on Mallorca is a piece of paradise for the Brits!

Our company now counts the second and third generations of Brits among our clients who are eager to own their piece of paradise – a Mallorca villa!

The Brits consider Mallorca to be a safe, civilized bolt hole, a Brighton-by-the-Med – albeit much prettier! Nowadays Mallorca offers all the trimmings of home to make the average Brit happy: soul food, Sky TV, British newspapers and a vibrant ex-pat social scene. And true to all Brit “invasions” world-wide: needless to say Mallorca has always had its own Cricket and Rugby Teams more or less from day 1!

In recent years, however, the visions have broadened. Younger people, including families with kids, are arriving to Mallorca, not only in search of a climate that offers perfect outdoor living and improved health conditions, but an environment that is far less stressful and intimidating than troubled Britain of today.

 

A property on Mallorca is a safe investment.

These nowadays clients, however, are not only looking for “just a Mallorca property”, like their parents or grandparents – the first settlers! These generations shrewdly pay attention to developmentson the money and real estate markets.

The 2014 British property buyer is aware that an investment in Mallorca real estate is a winner and hard earned money is better spent on a house in Mallorca than leaving it idle in a bank account, or taking a gamble on the global money markets.

 

The preferred Brit  property - a romantic Mallorca country home
The preferred Brit property - a romantic Mallorca country home

 

Mallorca’s diversity offers many location options.

The British property buyers on Mallorca have settled and adapted well to their new lifestyle and integrated into their island communities. Historically, living abroad has never been “a big deal” for the British as a nation. Choosing their own specific areas, affluent British investors opt to purchase luxury villas in Mallorca in areas like gorgeous Pollensa in the north, glamorous Puerto Portals and the Calvía municipality in the south-west.

Celebrities such as Mike Oldfield, Hollywood stars Catherine Zeta-Jones and her husband, Michael Douglas or the composer Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber decided to follow in the footsteps of England’s famous poet, Robert Graves and settle in idyllic locations like Deià, the famed artist village in the Tramuntana mountain range. In these locations they purchase superb, traditional Mallorca homes offering every possible comfort.

 

Amazing apartments currently on the market in Mallorca’s capital!

Trendy city lofts and luxury seafront apartments in Palma have also become extremely sought after Mallorca properties in recent years.

We are delighted to be able to offer you a wide selection of Mallorca lofts and luxury apartments in the cosmopolitan capital, Palma. Many of these properties are set in stunning, former Palma city palaces and offer a unique ambient and certainly prove to be a bedrock property investment. Palma has become the Mediterranean city to own a residence: a cultural, culinary and historical gem – plus a shopaholic’s paradise!

 

Spectacular Palma Property
Spectacular Palma Property

Pop into one of our offices, or just initiate contact with our company here on our website. We have the best and most complete selection of Mallorca properties currently on the market. The good news is that as one of Mallorca's most experienced and respected estate agents, we accompany you all the way in order to make the purchase of your Mallorca house stress free.

Idyllic Mallorca Country Home:
http://www.balearic-properties.com/en/property/id/627347-mallorca-charming-country-home

Spectacular Palma Property:
http://www.balearic-properties.com/en/property/id/683721

By Iris Gruenewald
Founder

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