The President of the Andalusian Regional Government, Juanma Moreno, has announced the creation of the "Titan Group," a unit within the national police dedicated to monitoring and inspecting illegal tourist accommodation. Speaking at San Telmo Palace, Moreno said the initiative was “requested by Andalusian society and local authorities” and aims to establish “a quality, sustainable and safe tourism model.”
It is worth noting that the Andalusian government has already challenged the Single Rental Register introduced by the central government, which comes into effect on 1 July, arguing that the state has “overstepped its powers.”
Although the Andalusian president has not provided further details on the tasks or composition of the "Titan Group", it is understood that it aims to eradicate unlicensed tourist accommodations by imposing hefty financial penalties on their owners.
Protected housing in Andalusia
With a continued focus on illegal holiday rentals, Moreno has reaffirmed the Andalusian government’s “commitment” to addressing the “housing problem.”
The President of the Regional Government confirmed that between 2019 and 2024, over 13,000 social housing units have been built, four times more than in the previous six-year period, according to government data. Moreno also noted that this type of housing now accounts for 41% of the total residential stock in the region.
Along similar lines, Juanma Moreno highlighted the urgent housing decree approved last February, which allocates €270 million for the construction of 20,000 VPOs (protected housing). He also announced that a "new and ambitious" Housing Law will be adopted after the summer, following ongoing discussions with all sector stakeholders.
Moreno stated that between 9,000 and 10,000 homes are built annually in Andalusia, compared to the 80,000 needed to meet demand. “We don’t lack land; in fact, we have plenty. The problem lies with bureaucratic obstacles and taxes,” the Andalusian president asserted.
More measures announced
'Activa-T Joven' Programme
During his speech in the Andalusian Parliament, he announced that the ‘Activa-T Joven’ programme will be launched in the third quarter. With a budget of €90 million, it aims to provide employment for approximately 8,000 unemployed young people under the age of 30.
Andalusian Vehicle Renewal Plan
Moreno also stated that preparations are underway for Andalusia’s first Vehicle Renewal Plan, set to launch next year with a budget of €10 million. The plan will offer grants of €2,000 for the purchase of low-emission vehicles of any technology.
Better funding for Andalusia
Moreno also used his speech to call for “better funding for Andalusia,” requesting a new funding model that would provide an additional €4 billion annually for the region.
