Habtur Furious Over Holiday Apartment Rental Ban In Palma

The holiday rental association, Habtur is furious over government proposals to slap a total ban on holiday apartment rentals in Palma, which it claims will have a drastic economic on businesses and could result in significant job losses.   Rents have soared by nearly 40% in recent years making Palma the second most expensive place in Spain to rent an apartment.  The Balearic government is adamant that the ban will bring long term rental prices down and make apartments more affordable for local people.