The Government of Juanma Moreno has expressed the lack of commitment from Pedro Sánchez's Executive with access to housing in Andalusia. The regional minister of Economy, Finance, and European Funds, Carolina España, has asserted that the central government "is doing nothing" to make it easier for citizens, especially young people, to access housing. "Housing cannot be a luxury; it must be an accessible right," the regional government's economic official stressed, emphasizing that The Andalusian government has implemented "the largest housing tax cut in all of Spain.".
During the control session held this Thursday in the Andalusian Parliament, Carolina España responded to a question posed by the Popular Party (PP) Parliamentary Group, detailing the impact of the fiscal policies promoted by the Andalusian Government on housing in Andalusia. Specifically, she noted that 250.000 Andalusians have already benefited from housing tax reductions, resulting in total savings of €460 million in 2024..
Tax cuts to promote housing in Andalusia
Among the measures adopted, Carolina España highlighted the reduction in the Property Transfer Tax (ITP), which during the Socialist administration was between 8% and 10%, while now it stands at 7%. She also explained that the rate has been reduced to 6% for homes valued under €150.000, and to 3,5% for young people, large families, and municipalities at risk of depopulation.
"A young person can save up to 6.700 euros on a home purchase, the equivalent of a year's mortgage, while a large family can save up to 11.000 euros." the minister emphasized. These figures, she explained, demonstrate the commitment of Juanma Moreno's government to facilitating access to housing in Andalusia, promoting real measures in the face of the "inaction of Pedro Sánchez's administration."
Carolina España also noted that the Andalusian government has introduced deductions in the Personal Income Tax (IRPF): 6% for home purchases and 15% for rentals, with a limit of 900 euros for certain groups, such as young people or large families.
Guarantees for young people and effective housing measures in Andalusia
In the area of financing, the counselor highlighted the implementation of the guarantee system by the Andalusian Government, aimed at facilitating access to housing in Andalusia for those under 40 years of age. This measure allows young people to avoid having to contribute the 20% of the home's value that financial institutions won't finance. "There are already 1.200 young Andalusians who have been able to benefit from this guarantee system so far in 2024," España noted.
The Minister of Economy, however, regretted the The absence of similar measures by the central government, which he accused of ignoring the housing problem in Andalusia"They could have lowered VAT on home purchases, but they haven't. They could have established a personal income tax deduction for mortgages, but they haven't done so either. They could have applied a deduction for rental housing, but they haven't done so either," he complained.
Spain went further and criticized the central government for "sneaking into the photos" of housing promoted by the Andalusian government or the Seville City Council.without having put a single euro into its construction". An attitude he described as "unacceptable," emphasizing that the commitment of Juanma Moreno's government to housing in Andalusia is tangible and verifiable.
Criticism of the central government for the ERE and the distribution of migrant minors
In her speech, the Minister of Economy, Finance, and European Funds also took the opportunity to recall the Constitutional Court's recent ruling on the ruling by the Provincial Court of Seville regarding the ERE case. "I would tell Mr. Pedro Sánchez that when he comes to Andalusia, he should apologize to the Andalusian people for the ERE, because what a blow he's received," she stated.
In his opinion, this is a "cold shower" for those who sought to "whitewash the biggest corruption case in the history of Andalusia." "Andalusians know perfectly well that the EREs happened, that 680 million euros were lost, and that fewer bonuses and more democratic regeneration are needed." stressed.
The Andalusian Government's commitment to access to housing
The Government of Juanma Moreno maintains as priority to facilitate access to housing in Andalusia, especially for the most vulnerable groups and young people. Tax cuts, guarantees for those under 40, and personal income tax deductions are part of a comprehensive strategy to address the housing problem from different angles.
"Housing cannot be a luxury in Andalusia. It must be an accessible right, and the Andalusian Government works every day to ensure that this is the case." Carolina España emphasized.
Meanwhile, Pedro Sánchez's Executive continues without implementing measures that could alleviate the situation of the housing in Andalusia, which generates a situation of inequality that the Andalusian Government repeatedly denounces.
