13-09-2023 - In the first semester of 2023, building permits decreased compared to the corresponding period, while completed buildings increased

In the first semester of 2023

Building permits decreased compared to the corresponding period, while completed buildings increased

During the first semester of 2023, a total of 252 buildings were granted licenses, marking a 7.0% decrease compared to the same period in 2022 when there were 271 licensed buildings. Among these licensed constructions, 69.8% were new projects (176 in total), with a significant majority of 92.0% being intended for residential purposes (162 in total). This resulted in the licensing of 700 new dwellings, showing a substantial increase of 88.7% compared to the first semester of 2022 when 371 dwellings were licensed.

In terms of completed buildings during this semester, there was a 12.8% increase compared to the corresponding period, totalling 211 completed buildings. Among these, 68.2% were new constructions designed for residential housing (144 in total). When focusing on the completed dwellings within these new residential constructions (190 in total), the results indicate a decrease of 50.8% compared to the same semester in 2022 when 386 dwellings were completed.

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