The housing market in Austria is facing challenges due to a lack of activation of housing subsidies and tightened rules on granting housing loans. Wolf, a journalist, believes that there is a need for quick solutions to address these issues. He suggests that a subsidy with attractive amounts and interest rates, with a term of 20 to 25 years, would be an effective solution.
However, the implementation of the housing package decided by the federal government is still in progress. While Styria is leading the way, Wolf hopes that all the federal states will have completed their work by the end of summer. However, any construction activity resulting from these measures will not be noticeable until at least spring due to long lead times for building houses.
Wolf also advocates for increasing density and height in urban areas to maximize land use efficiently and reducing excess sealing of land through renovating old buildings at affordable prices. He is critical of the renaturation law passed in Brussels as he believes it is unnecessary for Austria and external interference hinders progress. Instead, he suggests focusing on more critical issues like standardizing European rail traffic and improving transportation infrastructure.
Overall, Wolf emphasizes personal responsibility and local decision-making in addressing housing, environmental, and economic challenges. He believes that excessive bureaucracy hinders progress and a more focused approach on core issues is necessary for sustainable development.
