Opposing the Housing Mandates: Warning Against Overregulation and Market Distortion

Real estate sector representatives and center-right parties warn that the proposed mandates could harm the housing market. They argue that forcing developers to allocate a percentage of new builds to social housing will increase costs and reduce overall supply, as developers may move capital to other regions or sectors. The tax incentives, they say, are unlikely to offset the added burden, especially for small and medium-sized builders who lack capacity to absorb new risks. Critics also point out that public land is finite and that past housing policies have been slow to execute, raising doubts about efficiency. They caution that the plan could lead to fewer houses being built overall, including protected ones, ultimately worsening affordability for the intended beneficiaries. Without addressing underlying issues like zoning restrictions and construction costs, these measures may backfire, hurting both developers and renters. They call for a more market-friendly approach that stimulates supply without heavy regulation.