Mallorca housing crisis: Vox wants more homes, tax cuts
Mallorca’s housing crisis: Vox wants more homes built and taxes cut, while giving Spaniards priority for social housing. The party plans to bring its proposals before the Mallorca Island Council on Thursday. Its council spokesman, Toni Gili, says finding a decent home has become almost impossible for young people, workers and families.
Gili blames Spain’s central government for the crisis. He also points to population pressure and immigration, saying the number of people looking for homes is growing faster than construction.
More homes and lower costs
Vox wants more land made available for housing, simpler building approvals and a review of taxes and charges that add to construction costs. It also wants Spaniards buying their first home to pay no tax on the purchase, provided they will live there.
The party is calling for more social and subsidised housing, including homes offered for rent or rent with an option to buy. It proposes tax incentives for landlords who offer affordable, long-term tenancies.
Priority for Spaniards
Vox wants Spaniards to get priority for social housing and housing assistance. It proposes different taxes for buyers from outside the European Union, with the proceeds used to help Spaniards buy their first home and to build subsidised housing. It also wants to limit demand from foreign buyers who do not live on Mallorca.
The motion goes beyond building and tax. It calls for the repatriation of people without legal residency in Spain and the expulsion of foreign nationals who commit serious crimes or repeatedly commit minor ones. Vox also wants people illegally occupying homes evicted in less than 24 hours. The party will put those demands to the council on Thursday.
Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com