In this episode, Helen sits down with Ines Herman, who moved from Austria to Mallorca to create a new chapter for her family.
Having spent childhood holidays on the island, Mallorca always held a special place in Ines’ heart. Years later, she made the bold decision to leave her life in Vienna and relocate permanently with her family, building a home from scratch in the Mallorcan countryside.
In this conversation, Ines shares what it’s really like to buy land, build a house in Mallorca, navigate language barriers, raise children on the island, and adapt from fast-paced city life to Mallorca’s slower pace.

In this episode, Helen speaks with Fernando Martínez Comas, Senior Partner at KPMG Abogados in the Balearic Islands and Head of Tourism for KPMG Spain.
Together, they unpack what international buyers, investors and relocating families really need to understand before moving to Mallorca — from legal and tax complexity to property pitfalls, financing strategy and lifestyle realities.Fernando shares first-hand insights from advising high-net-worth clients relocating to the island: why integrated legal and tax planning matters, common mistakes buyers make, and how the Mallorca property market continues to evolve.The conversation also explores quality of life on the island — security, schools, healthcare, commuting to mainland Europe, and the shift from holiday destination to full-time living base.Whether you’re considering buying a home, starting a business, or relocating your family, this episode offers practical guidance on navigating the process with clarity and avoiding costly missteps.

Nina Moons moved from Austria to Mallorca in 2020 while pregnant and in the middle of a pandemic — and slowly built a new life from the ground up. In this episode, she shares the emotional reality of relocating with a young family, finding community, and launching The Calendar Mallorca, a platform helping residents connect with the island’s daily life and traditions.
Helen and Nina talk motherhood, entrepreneurship, integration and the patience required to truly settle in Mallorca. A candid conversation for anyone dreaming of building a life on the island.