The government is continuing to gather information about property sector in our country, this time through a collaboration agreement and data sharing between the Housing Authority and ARMS Ltd.
The ultimate aim of this agreement is for Government to have a clear picture of the housing situation for research purposes and for improving housing-related policies, while ensuring that the data is protected.
Minister for Social and Affordable Accommodation, Roderick Galdes, underlined that this agreement is another important step in the field of social and affordable accommodation in our country. “Through this agreement, we will have a more realistic and accurate picture of social and affordable housing in Malta, which is essential for to continued implementation of measures that assist those who need state support.”
Minister for the Environment, Energy and Public Cleanliness Miriam Dalli stated that “This agreement is a concrete step towards using energy consumption as a reference point for policies and initiatives. Thanks to this agreement, we will be able to drive fairer and more sustainable initiatives.”
Through this agreement, the entities now have a structure that allows and facilitates research, information sharing, and statistics in a holistic manner. With this information, the Housing Authority will be able to provide a clearer picture of how efficiently residential property in Malta is being utilised. Eventually, the Authority will be able to further encourage the use of these properties by updating its schemes and introducing new incentives
Matthew Zerafa, Chief Executive Officer of the Housing Authority, explained that “the signing of this MOU is an important step towards greater transparency and efficiency in the housing sector. We are building our policy and support measures based on data and information that benefit both residents and all social partners in this sector.”
George Azzopardi, Chief Executive Officer of ARMS, added that when Government entities work together, it ensures more effective and efficient operations, driven by data and research, to strengthen our policies.
