Study finds housing systematically inaccessible for middle-income earners

Thursday, 3 September 2026AI summary
Study finds housing systematically inaccessible for middle-income earners
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A study from the Technical University of Vienna reveals that the Portuguese housing market is systematically inaccessible for middle-income buyers. Researchers analyzed millions of property listings and found that many residents cannot afford even a 50-square-metre apartment, placing Portugal among the countries with the most severe housing affordability crises in Europe.