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The Ministry of Finance, together with the relevant departments, is preparing solutions to strengthen the legal security of participants in the housing market, which will affect the supply of residential housing, as well as solutions to improve the system of registration of lease contracts. The listed solutions are a prerequisite for the implementation of measures in the tax area to support housing policy.Author: Depositphoto The Government of the Republic of Slovenia is aware of the seriousness of the housing problem, especially the high prices of housing and the lack of affordable rental options. Therefore, at the end of last year, the Ministry of Finance submitted for public discussion the starting points for the preparation of a new tax on residential real estate, the main goal of which was to contribute to greater accessibility of housing and encourage more efficient use of the existing housing stock. As part of the public discussion of the starting points, we received numerous comments, among which we highlight the following in particular: the need to link tax measures with a comprehensive housing policy, the necessity of strengthening legal security for both landlords and tenants, warnings regarding the possible consequences of taxation in the context of high real estate prices and rents. Based on the opinions received, a decision was made on a comprehensive and coordinated approach to solving the housing problem with the cooperation of all competent departments. In the process of in-depth analysis, we found that before introducing tax measures, certain measures must be implemented, which are a prerequisite for preparing comprehensive solutions for stabilizing the housing market. The Ministry of Finance, together with the Ministry of a Shared Future, the Ministry of Justice and other departments, is therefore working to develop the necessary solutions. The analysis has shown that it is essential to first strengthen the legal security of owners who are willing to rent out apartments, while at the same time ensuring effective protection of the rights of tenants. Special attention is therefore being paid to measures to strengthen the legal security of both landlords and tenants. Some of the measures have already been included in the proposed amendment to the Housing Act, which addresses key aspects of the relationship between landlords and tenants. In addition, additional options are being studied for faster and more efficient resolution of rental disputes, for which the Ministry of Justice is the lead agency. Improvements to the system for registering rental contracts are being prepared, which will contribute to greater legal transparency and more effective control over the situation on the rental housing market, by preventing grey schemes and informal relationships that are detrimental to legitimate business and social justice. Regulated data on the rental market are of key importance for the state, as they enable the effective implementation of tax policy, greater fairness in taxation and better planning of housing and social measures. They also contribute to market stability, as they encourage compliance with legislation and reduce the possibility of disputes between landlords and tenants. Housing policy measures continue in parallel, primarily by providing a greater number of public rental apartments. Attention is also being paid to incentives for the earliest possible development of land already designated and adequately equipped for housing construction, and to simplifying and shortening the procedures for issuing building permits. The Ministry of Finance will continue to maintain an open and constructive dialogue with the public, the profession and all key stakeholders when preparing legislative solutions related to this topic. Our goal remains clear: to create solutions that are consistent with the broader housing policy and that will effectively and appropriately support the state's housing policy. Until the above solutions are implemented, we will not continue with activities regarding property taxation with the aim of promoting housing construction.
