Convents, barracks and mills: Navarre's plan to get more housing without building

Navarra is advancing a draft law on collaborative housing that gives cooperatives long-term use rights in rehabilitated buildings.

The model could be used for affordable housing, older adults, and heritage properties such as convents, barracks, mills, stations, and farmhouses.

Officials say it offers a stable alternative to conventional buying and renting while reducing speculation.

The plan targets low-income residents and could become a reference for other regions facing housing shortages and affordability pressures.