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Social Inclusion

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What social challenges does decent housing represent in Spain? This report analyses three challenges in this field: access, conditions and energy needs.

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Employment precarity is an obstacle to accessing home ownership for young people. Rental, which is more expensive, or family solidarity are the main alternatives for setting up a home.

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Access to housing through renting is increasing in Spain although it is the least secure form of housing tenure on an economic, contractual and legal basis. We analyse which groups are the most affected.

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