In Santander, in May licensed area fell by 34.8% | Local

In May 2018, the total licensed area in Santander it added 60,572 m², a decrease of 34.8% compared to the fifth month of 2017, while it was 92,978 sq.m., however, it increased 106% from April 2018, when it reached 29,391 sq.m.

According to the National Administrative Department of Statistics, Dane, in its monthly report of building permits, during this month the 38, 4% of the authorized area were allocated to housing projects, 28.2% to trade and 24% The remaining 9.4% were industrial, hospital and social projects.

Of the 23,304 m² granted for housing projects, 94.6% concerned housing projects other than housing projects. that the VIS, of social interest and 5.3% for social housing, VIS.

"The year was dynamic in granting licenses based on what we expected due to the economic situation. We must measure trends, "said Sergio Luna Navas, director of Camacol Santander.

On the other hand, between January and May 2018, the licensed area reached 328,549 m², a slight decrease of 0.3% compared to the same period of 2017. 71,8% were intended for development projects. accommodation, according to the Dane.

"The year is going well, although less dynamic than in previous years", concluded Luna Navas.

No more licenses in the country

During the fifth month of the year, building licenses granted in the country were 1,995,482 m², or 5.2% of more than in May 2017

69.8%, or 1 393 479 m², of the licensed area were used for housing projects. At least 426,623 m² were the images authorized for the construction of VIS, and 966,856 m² for non-VIS housing. The remaining 602,003 m² were authorized for non-residential destinations.

Between January and May, in the country the total licensed area reached 8,883,247 m², 76.6% was allocated to housing projects.