Spain’s 29 November election: what’s at stake for housing in Mallorca?
Spain votes on 29 November. If you’re renting in Mallorca, two questions are worth keeping apart as the campaign unfolds. What rules apply to your agreement today? And what would an incoming government have to do to change them? The answers run on different timetables.
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What’s already in force
On 12 November, the Standing Committee upheld Royal Decree-Law 29/2026 and repealed the separate Royal Decree-Law 28/2026. The decree that survived covers qualifying annual rent reviews, extensions for eligible tenants and other housing measures. If your contract is due for a review or renewal, start with the rules that currently apply and the notices you’ve received.
What has been proposed during the campaign?
Alberto Núñez Feijóo has pledged to repeal Spain’s Housing Law and has put new construction at the centre of his offer. In early campaign coverage, the PSOE has emphasised public housing. These are reported campaign positions as of 13 November. Compare the published programmes when available and look for a proposed law, timetable and budget behind each pledge.
Who would have to act in Mallorca?
For a national change to rental rules, look for the legal text and its commencement date. For an affordable housing scheme, ask which Balearic or municipal body would deliver it and where the homes would be. A promise about how many homes Spain should build still leaves the local questions of location, price and who can apply.
What to check after polling day
Look for which measures make it into a government agreement, which are introduced in parliament and which eventually appear in the official gazette. If a change affects existing contracts, look for transitional rules that explain which leases and dates it covers.
Sources and related guides
Housing measures upheld by Congress
Early campaign positions reported by Telecinco
What the housing decree means for renters
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