With upward rental rates and the growing difficulty in accessing a housing owned by continuous price increase, the public debate on the Housing in Spain It already occupies the first positions of the institution’s agenda, promoted by recent government measures such as housing and divergent political positions in this regard.
The first report of Ipsos housing monitor It reveals how, worldwide, Spain is the country that pays less attention to housing. 74% of the Spanish population believe that nor sufficient attention is being presented To this problem. In fact, the Spanish population is also the most discontent in Europe with its personal situation in housing, being less than half (48%) those who would be satisfied with their current home.
In this sense, and asked if their country is in the good or bad road to solve the inequalities in housing matters, almost 8 out of 10 people In Spain (76%) they think that the appropriate route is not following. At the same time almost half of the population (49%) declares that the government is not in a position to be able to manage housing related problems.
Young people, the most dissatisfied
Satisfaction with the housing situation reveals a marking generational contrast. While over 50 years express a considerable level of conformity (54%)the minors of 35 They manifest a deep discontent With its situation, only 39% are satisfied. This disparity shows a gap between the experiences and perspectives of the different generations in relation to the access and quality of housing.
But is access to housing for young people more difficult than about 20 years ago? A 70% of the Spanish population This is shared, increasing this perception among children under 35 (74%).
The main reason for access to housing is clearly pricein line with global perception. More than half of the Spaniards point to the cost of rent and purchase of housing such as their main obstacle in housing matters. In addition, 80% of citizens believe that prices to buy a property have risen in the last year and 71% share the idea that They will continue to go up in the next 12 months. With these perspectives it is normal for the majority (77%) of the population to agree with the idea that the work success of young people will not guarantee adequate housing.
Be owner, an unattainable dream
In the same way, there is a marked disparity between the aspirations and expectations of Spanish tenants regarding housing property. While a large majority want to have your own home (68%)more than half believe that You can never afford it (56%), evidencing a deep pessimism about affordability.
Moreover, the 40% of citizenship claims to be concerned about their ability to Pay your mortgage or rentalbecoming the European country more concerned with its ability to pay the housing in which it resides. Again, it is young people who declare the most to have this difficulty (51%).
What the future holds us
There is a generalized perception of housing shortage (57%) for both rent and buy. This generates a high demand situation worsening the sensation of little offer, which not only triggers prices, but can also negatively affect the dynamics between tenants and owners. In fact, there is concern about the protection of tenants’ rights, stating that current regulation favors owners.
The Spanish population (59%) is committed to Construction of more homes To solve the problem. However, three out of four show skepticism about the viability of building enough homes to meet the current demand. This duality between support for the proposed solution and doubts about its effective implementation reflects the complexity of the problem.
To this pessimistic context is added the generalized perception of the Government’s capacity To solve housing problems in Spain, a point where a generational gap can be seen again. The over 50 years They trust less In their ability to act, while the youngest expect, to a greater extent, government solutions.
The dream house
The culture of each country is a great vector to consider when talking about the ideal home of each society. This is evidenced when in Spain, The ideal house For a most part of the population (36%) is a Apartment in the citya markedly greater preference than in the rest of Europe.
Secondly, we find that single -family housing in Rural area It is the ideal house for 20% of the population. For 15% it is an independent house on the outskirts or in an urbanization; While for 13% it is an independent house in the city, and with the same percentage, an apartment in the outskirts.
When choosing a new home, the Spanish and Spanish prioritize the following criteria: quality-price ratio (61%); good location (50%); good infrastructure (30%); low crime index and access to public transport (27%) and with exterior space (26%)
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