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How the Old Rentals Saga Exposed a Paradox of Human Rights in Malta

July 11, 2019 · Kurt Xerri ·

The inability, even by the propertied class, to voice a strong and unified message in defense of their rights, reveals a disconcerting element of submission and lethargy at a popular level.

Tagged With: housing, Private property, property market, rent control

Demanding a Fair Housing Policy, not Charity!

December 24, 2018 · The IotL Magazine ·

In countries with low public welfare spending such as Malta, individuals are aware that their (and their family’s) social welfare depends on the accumulation of private wealth. Therefore, the state needs to step in as a social partner.

Tagged With: housing, neoliberalism, rent, rent control

[LISTEN] Discussing White Paper: Towards Affordable Housing in Malta

November 12, 2018 · The IotL Magazine ·

Isles of the Left met with three members of the Research and Policy team at the Parliamentary Secretariat for Social Accommodation​ to discuss various aspects of the White Paper.

Tagged With: housing, rent control, social housing

Defining Poverty

December 2, 2017 · Matthew Darmanin ·

Why Malta urgently needs a rent regulation scheme.

Tagged With: Malta Housing Association, MDA, poverty, property market, rent, rent control, social housing

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