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Housing: reform is necessary, but execution is needed

The article addresses the need for reforms in the housing sector, highlighting that, although reforms are essential, their practical implementation is the real challenge. It argues that the response to the housing problem must ensure quantity and quality simultaneously, greater speed in construction and rehabilitation processes, as well as greater predictability in terms of costs and timelines.

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