The town of Málaga has been the venue for the IV International Meeting on Protected Housing, where the Minister of Housing, Youth and Land Planning, Rocío Díaz, reaffirmed the importance of public-private collaboration to increase the construction of affordable housing in Andalucía.
Need for affordable housing
During her speech, Díaz indicated that it is essential to increase the residential supply to address access to housing, especially for young people and families with fewer resources. “Andalucía needs more affordable housing,” she stated.
The minister emphasized the importance of collaboration between administrations and the private sector to promote new residential projects and mobilize investments. She also highlighted the role of the Mediterranean Real Estate Fair (SIMED) as a key space to connect institutions and professionals in the real estate sector.
Investments and future of the sector
Referring to the Junta de Andalucía's Budget for 2027, currently in parliamentary processing, she mentioned a 22% increase compared to 2026, amounting to nearly 1 billion euros. Of this amount, over 588 million euros will be allocated to the investment and financing of housing, prioritizing affordable housing.
A key component of the new Housing Plan for Andalucía 2026-2030 is the acquisition of homes to include them in the public and social housing stock, as well as direct promotion on public land and public-private collaboration for affordable rental and the promotion of community housing.
Regarding the current situation in Málaga, Díaz commented that the province faces significant challenges in terms of housing supply, due to its economic growth and attraction of new residents. She noted that it is necessary to advance in the construction of more affordable housing, especially in Málaga capital and on the Costa del Sol.
The Andalusian government has implemented the Law for the Promotion of the Sustainability of the Territory of Andalucía to facilitate land availability, as evidenced in Marbella with the approval of its General Municipal Planning, the first adapted to this law.
Finally, she reiterated the need to expedite procedures, increase the construction of affordable housing, and ensure the availability of land and infrastructure, highlighting the relevance of forums like SIMED to understand the needs of the real estate market.
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