Some 82.3% of people surveyed in Spain say the right to housing should be prioritised as a constitutional right, according to the Centre for Sociological Research (CIS). The October poll was conducted from October 1 to 6 and involved 5,025 interviews.
Housing was named Spain’s main problem by 55.7% of respondents, 20 percentage points higher than the previous month. Immigration came next at 20.9%, followed by the economic crisis at 20.3%.
A total of 80.4% said they knew the government had approved two housing decrees. Among those aware of them, 47.2% rated the decrees very or fairly positively.
Among the measures, 87.9% support an ICO credit line of 50,000 euros, with no interest or fees, to buy a first home. Tax cuts for landlords who lower or freeze rents and for tenants were each backed by 81.4%. A general 10% tax on tourist apartments was supported by 75.1%.
Some 88.9% had heard about Maricarmen’s eviction. Of those familiar with the case, 57.1% said protecting vulnerable people should come first in such situations, while 32.7% said compliance with the law and contracts was most important.
The poll’s voting estimate put PSOE first with 34% of the vote, followed by PP with 22.2%, VOX with 17.1% and SUMAR with 6.1%.
Some 68.4% described their personal economic situation as very good or good. Views of Spain’s overall economy were less positive: 36.2% rated it good or very good, while 57.8% said it was bad or very bad.
