New social housing for Pollensa
Pollensa has provided a stark example of the mistake made with VPO properties.
Now the Partido Popular agree to Balearic tourist tax spending on social housing
The PP changed the law to stop the tax being used for social housing.
The 27,000 affordable homes that have been lost in the Balearics
VPO homes, a form of social housing, have quite legitimately been sold on the open market.
Construction of subsidised housing in the Balearics
Between 2019 and 2023 the number of VPO homes increased by 40%.
17 million euros in fines for banks and funds that breached Balearic housing law
The fines related to the attempted sale of government-protected affordable housing.
Social housing development in Mallorca
Municipalities don't all have the wherewithal to undertake social housing schemes.
Mallorca municipal land sought for 'build to rent' social housing
The government says that this is "an ambitious programme", but the number of possible homes sounds low.
Social housing project on hold because of government and builder dispute
Thirty-five new homes should have been finished in July last year.
Government to increase the price of VPO affordable housing
Land is designated for VPO building, but the current sales price is not sufficient enough incentive for developers and builders.
The Balearics, the region of Spain with the lowest sales of subsidised housing
Just 17 VPO homes were sold between June 2023 and June 2024.
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