Sensation in Catalonia: 91% of residents consider the purchase of housing an unattainable dream

Why Catalans in despair: shocking data on housing crisis

The Center for the Study of Public Opinion of Catalonia (CEO) published the results first large -scale researchdedicated to housing problems in the region. The numbers speak for themselves: 91% of respondents consider the acquisition of their own housing difficult or almost impossible task. At the same time 83% It is recognized that difficulties with housing seriously worsen their quality of life.

“Housing is not just a roof over your head, it is a matter of survival. But for many Catalans, it turned into an unattainable dream, ”comments the head of CEO.

The study also revealed Deep gap In the perception of housing. For 74% Catalans have their own housing is The most important priorityA 46% We are sure that paying for rent is throw off. Among the tenants 82% They dream of buying an apartment, but the reality is that it remains only a dream.

Economic sacrifices: how Catalans survive in a crisis

The housing crisis makes the Catalans go to extreme measures. 37% respondents admitted that they reduced other expenses to pay for housing, and 12% They were forced to return to live with parents. These figures are a vivid evidence of how acute the problem has become.

The study also revealed contradictions In relation to housing. 57% Consider him basic necessity and rightthen how 42% They see in it Economic resource. This split in society can become a source of future conflicts.

State VS Market: What the Catalans think about housing policy

Most Catalans support State measures to improve housing access. Among the proposals are the construction of social housing, lease subsidies and obligations for large owners to provide public apartments. However 63% They advocate the regulation of the market taking into account the right of private property.

Interestingly, that Housing policy plan Salvador Ilya’s government was highly appreciated — 8.1 out of 10 Among the respondents. This suggests that the Catalans are waiting for decisive actions from the authorities.

Social breaks: who wins and who loses

The study also revealed Social and gender differences. 43% respondents expect a inheritance of housing, while 55% They do not have such an opportunity. Among those who own additional real estate (19%), 43% — These are the second houses, and 37% — apartments rented.

Young people are also divided: Women under 25 years old more often they consider housing the right and support public regulation (60%), while men of this age group tend to consider housing as a product.

What next? Future of housing in Catalonia

CEO leader warns that housing may become a source social conflicts. Some see in it social problem And they are waiting for actions from the authorities, others — Market goods. At the same time Strong preference for property remains unchanged: the Catalans perceive it as Economic guarantee And the asset, despite the limited offer and the unwillingness of the owners to sell.

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FAQ: Answers to the main questions about the housing crisis in Catalonia

1. Why did housing in Catalonia become such a problem?

A limited offer, high prices and economic difficulties make the purchase of housing inaccessible to the majority.

2. What measures do the Catalans support to solve the problem?

Construction of social housing, subsidies for rental and regulation of market.

3. How does the housing crisis affect young people?

Many young people are forced to return to parents or abandon other expenses for the sake of payment of housing.

4. What are the gender differences in the perception of housing?

Women often consider housing the right, and men — goods.

5. What do the Catalans think about the plan of the housing policy of the government?

The plan was highly rated — 8.1 out of 10.

6. How does the housing crisis affect the quality of life?

83% of respondents note that difficulties with housing worsen their lives.

7. How many catals own additional real estate?

19%, of which 43% are the second houses, 37% are apartments for rent.

8. What are the social gaps in relation to housing?

43% await the inheritance of housing, 55% — no.

9. How does the housing crisis affect the economy?

37% reduce other expenses for the sake of payment of housing.

10. What are the forecasts for the future?

The issue of housing can be a source of social conflicts.

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