Nico Sguiglia registers a motion for the City Council to clarify possible breaches by La Caixa in the promotion of protected housing before formalising the acquisition of the property.
The spokesperson for Con Málaga in the City Council, Nico Sguiglia, has submitted a motion for the upcoming municipal Plenary to investigate possible breaches by La Caixa in the awarding of the Soliva land before the Municipal Housing Institute (IMV) purchases the block of protected housing. The party demands that legal and technical reports be prepared prior to the operation, which amounts to several million euros.
The plot was granted by the City Council to build protected rental housing with a long-term social function. However, Sguiglia warns that there are indications that the awarding entity may have breached the conditions of the tender, which could have financial consequences. "The City Council cannot turn a blind eye if there are indications of non-compliance," the councillor stated.
Pending reports since March
The municipal Plenary already approved in March 2026 the preparation of these reports, but as of today, there is no record that they have been completed. Sguiglia has sent letters to the Mayor's Office, the General Secretariat, and the General Intervention to ensure they are executed before formalising the purchase. "We are not asking for anything extraordinary; we are demanding that the City Council comply with an agreement approved by the Plenary," he emphasised.
The motion urges that it be determined whether La Caixa fully complied with the obligations arising from the transfer of public land. If irregularities are detected, the City Council could claim financial or legal responsibilities before paying with public money.
Residents in uncertainty
Con Málaga has also focused on the residents of the block, who lack information about the acquisition process. The party proposes that the IMV hold an urgent meeting with the families and establish a permanent communication channel to clarify timelines, the future of rental contracts, and the rental policy.
"They have the right to know what will happen with their contracts and what guarantees they will have when the building is managed by the City Council," Sguiglia pointed out. The uncertainty affects dozens of families residing in the property, built on public land.
Technical audit of the building
Additionally, Con Málaga demands a comprehensive technical report on the conservation status of the building, the apartments, and the common areas. The audit should include an analysis of the investments made during private management and assess possible responsibilities for insufficient maintenance.
"The recovery of the block cannot be limited to a change of ownership; it must serve to guarantee decent housing and plan the necessary investments," concluded the spokesperson. The purchase operation, which the IMV plans to close soon, is now up in the air pending the requested reports.
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