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In the OE2027 amendments, AD reinforces the role of parishes in housing

The AD coalition has presented nine proposed amendments to the 2027 State Budget (OE2027) regarding housing. Key proposals include extending public guarantees to young people for self-construction projects and suspending early repayment fees for variable-rate mortgage holders, alongside measures to increase the investment capacity of local authorities.

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If you are a young person looking to build your own home or have a variable-rate mortgage, these proposed changes to public guarantees and repayment fees could affect your housing costs and financing options if they are approved in the final budget.

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