What a holiday licence means today on Mallorca
Balearic short-term rental regulation has changed several times. Broadly: some zones are eligible, some are limited, some restricted. Pollensa, as a consolidated tourist destination, has a specific framework worth confirming case by case with technician, lawyer and town hall.
Why it affects value
An operating licence allows holiday use under certain requirements, attracting investor or mixed-use buyers. It adds visibility on potential revenue and broadens the buyer universe.
What the Pollensa buyer looks for
The international buyer focused on holiday/touristic use has a clear profile.
- Wants an operating licence with verifiable paperwork.
- Asks for auditable revenue history and real costs.
- Values manicured outdoor space, pool and privacy.
- Prefers premium location: Puerto Pollensa, Cala San Vicente, Formentor, Pollensa town.
Common mistakes when selling with a licence
These mistakes are expensive when they surface during due diligence.
- Selling the licence without verifying transferability and validity.
- Showing undocumented or undeclared revenue.
- Hiding non-compliances (capacity, technical requirements) buyers and lawyers will find.
- Failing to distinguish the licence and the property in communication.
Documents worth having ready
A licensed-property sale requires two binders: property and activity.
- Valid tourist registration and activity paperwork.
- Declared revenue and cost history.
- Technical compliance (habitability, accessibility, capacity).
- Property paperwork as in any serious sale.
Recommended strategy
Position the property by the right combination: property + activity + location, not by the licence alone. Serious buyers respond to coherence across the three.