51% of Balearic households cannot maintain adequate temperatures

In Palma, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, the fourth Housing and Sustainability Observatory by Unión de Créditos Inmobiliarios reported on 25 August that 51% of households in the Balearics cannot normally keep their homes at an adequate temperature. The proportion is higher than the 46.4% recorded across Spain.

Nationally, 27.6% said their home reaches a comfortable temperature only at certain times, while 14% said this rarely happens and 4.8% said it never does. Only 9.5% reported adequate temperatures at all times.

Heat exposure and housing conditions

The report links differing levels of thermal comfort between Spain’s autonomous communities to climate conditions and the characteristics of their housing stock. Areas especially exposed to high temperatures account for many of the highest reported rates.

Murcia recorded the largest share, at 57%, followed by Andalusia and Extremadura, each at 55%. The Balearic Islands ranked next at 51%, while Castilla y León, Aragon and Cantabria had the strongest perception of regular thermal comfort.

Income gap and demand for upgrades

Households unable to save money by the end of the month were more likely to report temperature problems: 30% achieved adequate conditions only occasionally, 21% rarely and 10% never. Among those able to save, the corresponding shares were 27%, 13% and 4%.

The study said poorly performing homes require greater financial effort to maintain comfortable conditions, particularly during intense heat or cold. Across Spain, 87.3% of respondents said they would invest in energy-efficiency improvements, with planned average spending of €12,258, 6% more than in 2025.

Lower energy bills were cited by 77% as a reason for refurbishment, and 70% named better indoor comfort. Insulating windows were identified as necessary by 61%, while 60% selected improved thermal insulation.

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Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com