Madrid Assembly Rejects Vox's Proposal for Purchase Option in Protected Housing

PP, PSOE, and Más Madrid vote against Vox's initiative to include rent-to-own in future Plan Vive tenders.

Facade of the Assembly of Madrid building.
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Facade of the Assembly of Madrid building.

The Assembly of Madrid has rejected a proposal by Vox to include a purchase option in future tenders for the Plan Vive housing program, with PP, PSOE, and Más Madrid voting against it.

Vox's initiative, advocated by deputy Beatriz Tejero, sought for the Regional Government to study the incorporation of a rent-to-own modality within the housing program, while adhering to the price limits for protected housing. Tejero argued that this measure would allow Madrid residents renting in Plan Vive properties to save towards homeownership, thereby promoting stability and capital accumulation.
Representing the PP, deputy Ignacio Catalá acknowledged housing as a primary issue and supported rent-to-own policies, though he expressed reservations about its feasibility for properties built on public land, recalling their inalienable status. Catalá stated that the upcoming regional regulation would indeed include this option, accusing Vox of 'copying' their ideas.
Socialist representative Javier Guardiola focused his remarks on criticisms of the Plan Vive, citing defects and rejected applicants. For the PSOE, the solution lies in ensuring public housing remains permanently public, endorsing the Government of Pedro Sánchez's State Housing Plan, which mandates funds for permanent housing protection.
Meanwhile, Jorge Moruno from Más Madrid criticized the Community of Madrid's housing achievements and the deregulation of land without price reductions. He rejected Vox's proposal, believing the Administration should provide 'security and a home,' not 'speculative assets,' especially on public land, and reiterated the call for permanent housing protection.