Spain’s PP proposes splitting large flats into smaller homes
What if one large apartment could become two smaller homes? That’s the idea behind a new proposal in Spain that […]
Spain's opposition Partido Popular (PP) has proposed easing the process of dividing large apartments into smaller homes, which could help tackle the country's housing shortage. The proposal suggests that homeowners could potentially turn spacious flats into two or more smaller homes, provided they meet local planning regulations and building standards.
However, no new law has been approved yet, and the process is already complex and varies depending on the municipality, autonomous community, and building. The PP's deputy secretary responsible for finance, housing, and infrastructure, Juan Bravo, presented the idea on October 22, arguing that Spain should make better use of existing properties instead of relying solely on new construction.
While the proposal could help create smaller homes in areas with high demand, it would not necessarily make them affordable. The proposal is not a new concept, as property owners in some Spanish cities can already divide large apartments, but the process requires approval from local planning rules, the community of property owners, and a technical project with municipal authorisation.
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