From England to Mallorca: The Reality of Renovating Homes in Mallorca: Justine Knox’s Story

From England to Mallorca: The Reality of Renovating Homes in Mallorca: Justine Knox’s Story

This week, Helen sits down with long-time friend and renowned interior designer Justine Knox to explore her extraordinary journey from moving to Mallorca as a child over 40 years ago to building one of the island’s best-known interior design businesses.Justine shares the highs and lows behind creating a life and business in Mallorca - from her parents losing everything after buying a hotel on the island, to leaving school at 15, working on construction sites, and eventually building Knox Design into a trusted name for luxury homes and renovations.The conversation dives into the realities of renovating property in Mallorca today, including planning permission delays, legal pitfalls buyers need to watch for, the shortage of skilled tradespeople, and why patience is essential when building or reforming a home on the island.Helen and Justine also discuss entrepreneurship, family business, sustainable interiors, designing homes that truly reflect how people live, and the changing reality of Mallorca as a place to relocate.Whether you’re dreaming of moving to Mallorca, renovating a property, or simply fascinated by stories of resilience and reinvention, this episode offers honest insights and valuable advice from someone who has spent decades helping people create homes on the island.

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From Germany to Mallorca: How a Brave Idea Helped Transform a Palma Neighbourhood: Christine Leja & Andree Mienkus’ Story

When Christine Leja and Andree Mienkus began working in Santa Catalina more than 20 years ago, the Palma neighbourhood was very different from the cosmopolitan lifestyle destination it is today. Drawn...

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From Bilbao to Mallorca: Balancing Plastic Surgery, Kids and Slow Living | Dr. Carlos Rubí's Story

From Bilbao to Mallorca: Balancing Plastic Surgery, Kids and Slow Living | Dr. Carlos Rubí's Story

In this episode Helen speaks with Dr. Carlos Rubí, founder of Instituto Rubí, about balancing family life in Mallorca with the demands of providing world-class plastic surgery.Originally from Bilbao, ...

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From Manchester to Mallorca: Choosing Family Over Fortune | Andrew Clemence's Story

From Manchester to Mallorca: Choosing Family Over Fortune | Andrew Clemence's Story

For many people, success means climbing the corporate ladder, earning more money and building a bigger career. For Andrew Clemence, it eventually meant something very different.Originally from Manches...

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From Germany to Mallorca: How a Couple Built Their Dream Restaurant - Anita & Bastian's Story

From Germany to Mallorca: How a Couple Built Their Dream Restaurant - Anita & Bastian's Story

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30 Jun 48min

From Cologne to Mallorca: Starting Over as a Doctor in Mallorca – Dr Oliver & Miriam Hahn's Story

From Cologne to Mallorca: Starting Over as a Doctor in Mallorca – Dr Oliver & Miriam Hahn's Story

What happens when a casual conversation at a children's birthday party sparks a life-changing decision?In this episode, Helen sits down with Dr Oliver and Miriam Hahn, who left their established life ...

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From Essex to Mallorca: We Sold Everything for a Better Life: Jordan & Ray Bath's Story

From Essex to Mallorca: We Sold Everything for a Better Life: Jordan & Ray Bath's Story

What happens when you stop waiting for the perfect moment and simply go for it?In this episode, Helen sits down with Jordan and Ray Bath, a couple from Essex who made the life-changing decision to lea...

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Made in Mallorca: Inside Luxury Architecture on the Island with Jaime Salvá

Made in Mallorca: Inside Luxury Architecture on the Island with Jaime Salvá

In this episode, Helen sits down with local architect Jaime Salvá, founder of Jaime Salvá Studio, to unpack the realities behind designing and building on the island. From costly mistakes buyers make ...

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