During a Ministerial conference organized by the Belgian Presidency in Liege Brussels, discussions revolved around the accommodation sector.
Minister for Social and Affordable Accommodation Roderick Galdes outlined Malta’s plans for this sector, emphasizing the government’s initiatives to ensure Maltese citizens have access to affordable, adequate, and dignified housing. Galdes set a new record for the number of social housing buildings to be inaugurated this year.
Galdes stressed that affordable accommodation is a top priority for the government. Over recent years, policies have been implemented, schemes launched, and existing ones strengthened to provide and sustain decent social and affordable housing, promoting stability and supporting social mobility.
The government’s multi-faceted strategy includes innovative schemes like the Rent Housing Benefit Scheme, which currently supports around 3000 beneficiaries, the Rent to Assist Scheme facilitating leasing of private properties, and the first-time buyers scheme offering a €10,000 grant over 10 years to promote homeownership.
Galdes reaffirmed Malta’s commitment to ensuring every family has access to affordable, adequate, and dignified housing, aligning with the EU strategy on housing affordability. The conference concluded with the signing of the Liege Declaration among member states.
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