In 2017
Number of building permits decreased while the completed buildings increased in the Autonomous Region of Madeira compared to 2016
In 2017, 241 buildings were licensed, down by 7 when compared with the previous year. The number of completed buildings rose by 43.3% to a total of 268.
58.5% of the licenses of construction and demolition works were for new constructions (141), 86.5% of which were destined for family housing (122). From these constructions resulted the licensing of 322 dwellings, a sharp rise (72.2%) over 2016.
48.9% of the completed buildings were new constructions for family housing (131). In 2017, the number of completed dwellings stood at 214, increasing by 59.7% over the previous year.
