Construction levels in Málaga province continue in free-fall

Construction levels in Málaga province continue in free-fall with the latest data from the Architects College for this year showing an average fall of about 65% compared to last.In Manilva 90% fewer houses are being built than last year, with the reduction in Estepona, Benalmádena and Fuengirola down by 80%. For example in Benalmádena only 43 homes were started in the first six months of the year. In Marbella that number was 129 flats, a number 73% lower than a year ago.The only town on the western or eastern Costa del Sol to see a recovery is Torremolinos, where 420 homes have been started so far this year, 12% more than for the same period in 2008.