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Sardinia housing market imbalance

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A report by Nomisma indicates a significant imbalance in the Sardinian housing market, where approximately 32% of the region’s 1 million owned properties are either unoccupied or used for short-term tourism rentals. The crisis is most severe in inland areas, where more than 50% of homes are uninhabited, while 80% of real estate transactions are concentrated along the coasts. Further analysis of the Gallura region highlights a contradiction in the Olbia-Tempio province, where 53% of homes remain unoccupied despite high rental rates and difficulty for residents to find affordable housing. Economic pressures are also noted, with mortgages, rent, and utilities consuming 33.5% of average family income. To address these issues, experts suggest that strategies should prioritize returning unused properties to the market and regenerating urban centers and inland areas, rather than focusing solely on new construction. This approach aims to diversify housing options to meet the needs of families, workers, students, and the elderly.

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