16-03-2017 - In 2016, the number of building permits and completed buildings increased in the Autonomous Region of Madeira compared to 2015

In 2016

Number of building permits and completed buildings increased in the Autonomous Region of Madeira compared to 2015

In 2016, 246 buildings were licensed, up by 20 when compared with the previous year. The number of completed buildings rose by 6.7% to a total of 190.

55.7% of the licenses of construction and demolition works were for new constructions (137), 83.9% of which were destined for family housing (115). From these constructions resulted the licensing of 185 dwellings, a sharp rise (69.7%) over the last year.

45.3% of the completed buildings were new constructions for family housing (86). In 2016, the number of completed dwellings stood at 140, increasing by 45.8% over the previous year.

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