In Andalusia, there is a projected need to incorporate around 306,000 homes in the next ten years to counteract the imbalance between excessive demand and limited supply. This housing deficit is divided into about 306,482 units necessary to balance the market and another 184,098 units at market prices. To address this situation, the proposal is to follow the example of Catalonia and adopt measures that promote the regular use of housing as a basis for households.
A report titled 'Housing, the fifth pillar of the welfare state' points out that 80% of the needs for social housing are concentrated in Andalusia, Valencia, and the Canary Islands. In light of this situation, the construction of 20,000 protected homes in the next five years is proposed. According to regional lawyers, the uncontrolled growth of tourist accommodation has displaced part of the traditional market towards this type of lodging. As part of a shock plan, the pre-commercialization of homes for sale is proposed to facilitate their financing and simplify procedures by municipalities.
The study conducted by the Viso Group estimates housing needs based on family effort rates, distinguishing between social, affordable, and market-priced housing. It is anticipated that 122,374 homes will be affordable and social, aimed at households with medium and low incomes. In addition, the public rehabilitation of 7% of deteriorated housing is proposed, as well as the creation of an affordable housing stock through public-private collaborations. In total, it is estimated that around 1,850,000 market-priced rental homes will be required.
The report highlights that accessing housing has become complicated not only for vulnerable groups but also for young families, low-income workers, students, and retirees. The creation of a land bank in collaboration with municipalities for the construction of affordable housing is proposed. For its part, the Andalusian government seeks to incentivize the construction of 20,000 protected homes in five years by expanding the supply of land for protected housing.
The housing shortage has led to a rise in prices for both rental and purchase, generating access difficulties. To address this situation, various solutions are proposed, such as the acquisition of vacant homes by public administrations or their temporary transfer. Furthermore, the construction of public housing on unused plots, without the need to modify urban planning, is proposed. At the national level, it is estimated that around 1,822,000 homes priced below the market will be needed in the next decade.
