Rents are increasing at a higher rate than property sales, worsening market imbalances — reducing affordability, putting pressure on tenants, widening the gap between rental and purchase markets, and prompting investor shifts and potential policy responses.
Rents rise faster than sales, deepening imbalances in the property market
Thursday, 29 January 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
Local accommodation (alojamento local) means short-term tourist rentals—private apartments, houses or rooms rented for days or weeks—that must be registered and licensed with municipal authorities. Municipalities can suspend or cancel licences (Lisbon cancelled about 6,700 licences in early 2026), so travellers and hosts should check a listing's registration and local rules before booking or offering stays.
