The tendency of the population to concentrate in the big cities is not an exclusive fact of our country, but it happens worldwide. Improvements in communication, easy and quick access to all services, a wide range of leisure activities, and, above all, greater economic activity are some of the advantages that make the population come together in large cities, giving rise to the phenomenon of the so-called emptied Spain.
However, the implementation of teleworking has meant that many people can face their work responsibilities without having to be located near their workplace, being a good starting point for those who are willing to combine work obligations with peace of mind. from rural or less populated areas.
That is why the communities have promoted different economic measures in order to encourage citizens to move to places with less population density.
The purchase or rehabilitation of a home in municipalities at risk of depopulation in Aragón, Asturias, Castilla y León, Castilla la Mancha and La Rioja, may entail a deduction of between 5% and 15% in the income statement, according to report from Taxfix.
If you opt for a rental home in the Communities of Asturias, Cantabria, Castilla y León and Extremadura, it may represent a deduction of between 20% and 25%.
Some communities have promoted initiatives that encourage citizens to start their working life in small municipalities. For example, the Government of Asturias offers 1,000 euros to those who decide to start a business in some of these areas, while in Galicia a 100% transfer tax deduction is offered for the acquisition of real estate that is going to be dedicated to an economic activity.
In order to mitigate the consequences of the aging of the population in rural areas and those at risk of depopulation, one of the deductions that is frequently provided is maintenance.
This is the case of Andalusia, Aragon and Castilla y León, which have a deduction for each child born or adopted in these municipalities. On the other hand, Cantabria allows the deduction of up to 900 euros per year for childcare expenses for each child, while Asturias, in addition to applying aid for births of up to 2,200 euros, contemplates aid for those under 25 years of age to reduce the cost of transport to the educational center.
