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Editorial: La Vanguardia

Fiasco con la vivienda, por Editorial
May 27, 2024

  • The housing problem is worsening with a decreasing supply of rental properties and increasing demand, driving up rental prices.
  • Measures approved to contain rents have been ineffective.
  • Legislative changes have caused legal uncertainty, leading landlords to leave properties vacant rather than risk losses.
  • The construction of new protected housing fell by 10% compared to 2022.
  • The new land law aimed at speeding up construction projects was rejected.
  • The housing policies of the Government are limited because many of the competences are held by the autonomies.
  • Catalunya has been the only autonomy to declare a tensioned area covering many municipalities.
  • The price control of the Housing Law has led to a surge in new rental contracts.

Conclusion: Significant political consensus and stable regulations that provide legal security are needed and make the housing market once again a profitable investment option.