Son Vida is a residential area in the hills to the north-west of Palma, within the city’s municipality. This guide explains what you should know about property for sale in Son Vida: the setting, the type of homes and the checks to make before buying or selling.
What Son Vida is like
The area is built around golf courses and the historic Castillo Son Vida, now a hotel. Homes sit on large plots among pine trees and gardens, with views over the bay and the city. Parts of the area have private security.
Despite its quiet feel, Son Vida is only a few minutes by car from the centre of Palma and the Ma-20 ring road, which leads to the airport and the motorways. International schools and the Son Rapinya and Sant Agustí neighbourhoods are close by.
Types of property in Son Vida
Son Vida is mainly made up of detached villas on large plots, many with pools and gardens. There are also some apartment complexes with shared gardens and pools.
Whatever the type of home, the condition of the property, its orientation, its outdoor space and the state of its documents make a real difference to its value and to how easy it is to sell. Before you compare properties for sale in Son Vida, it is worth knowing what to look out for.
What to check before buying in Son Vida
- Licences and built area of the villa, pool and any annexes, and their match with the registry and cadastre.
- Community or urbanisation fees and the rules on security and shared services.
- Planning conditions of the plot if you plan to extend or rebuild.
- Tourist rental is heavily restricted in Palma: do not buy on the assumption you can let to holidaymakers.
- The nota simple from the Land Registry, the IBI receipt and, if there is one, the community of owners’ certificate of no debts.
Never sign an arras contract or pay a deposit before these points have been checked. It is much easier to solve a problem, or walk away, before you are committed.
How we help you buy, sell or value in Son Vida
We help owners and buyers in Son Vida and across Mallorca. If you are selling, we start with a free, no-obligation valuation and a review of the documents, then prepare the listing and handle enquiries in English, Spanish, French and Russian. If you are buying, we tell you honestly what we see in each property and check the paperwork with legal support before you commit.
If you are thinking of selling, read how we approach selling property in Mallorca. If you own property here, start with a free, no-obligation valuation to know where you stand. Before you pay any deposit, our property document and legal check reviews the registry, licences and certificates with legal support.
Still deciding on the area? Compare with nearby Palma and Bendinat, or see all our area guides for Mallorca.
Frequently asked questions about Son Vida
Is Son Vida part of Palma?
Yes. Son Vida is within the municipality of Palma, in the hills north-west of the city centre.
What type of property is in Son Vida?
Mainly detached villas on large plots, with some apartment complexes.
Can you value my villa in Son Vida?
Yes. We offer a free, no-obligation valuation and can also review the documents.
Write to us about property in Son Vida
Write to us at info@inmobiliariapalma.es or use the contact form. Tell us what type of property it is, where it is and what you would like to do: buy, sell, rent or get a valuation. We reply in writing.