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Demonstrations occurred across 16 Portuguese cities as citizens protested against government housing policies, citing concerns over rising rents and eviction risks.
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Portugal is facing a significant housing crisis, necessitating a shift in perspective towards renting as a viable solution. Traditionally a nation of homeowners, Portugal must embrace a robust rental market to address the needs of those unable to purchase homes. The built-to-rent model, which focuses on long-term rental projects, alongside public-private partnerships, can enhance the supply of quality rental housing. However, any strategy must consider income levels and the need for affordable housing solutions for the middle class. A diverse rental market, supported by effective public policies, is essential for creating inclusive cities and a balanced housing market.
An IGF audit of the Institute of Financial Management’s property portfolio finds that Social Security is holding 854 empty homes while Portugal faces an unprecedented housing crisis. The report criticises inefficient asset management, poor utilisation and weak oversight of the Social Security housing stock, creating lost opportunities to relieve market pressure. The findings point to a need for clearer inventory, faster reallocation or disposal procedures, and greater transparency and coordination between agencies to convert idle public housing into usable supply.
Humberto Correia frames his presidential bid around his personal experience of poverty, presenting himself as a candidate who understands the everyday suffering of the Portuguese. He singles out the housing sector as a ‚disaster‘ and signals that addressing property, cost-of-living and related social stresses will be central to his campaign, positioning his lived experience as the basis for policy credibility.
There was a Portuguese dream. Simple, modest, like everything that is genuinely ours. To work, to save, to own a home. It didn't need to be big, a two-bedroom apartment would do, with a balcony perhaps, a backyard if God willed it. That dream has died. It didn't fall ill, it didn't wither away, it didn't leave silently on a foggy morning. It died. And the...
Cases such as that of Paula Godinho, 57, who pays €500 for a room, or young graduates unable to move out of their parents' homes, illustrate a housing crisis exacerbated by an 18% rise in house prices in the last three months of 2023. Protesters accuse the Government of worsening real estate inflation.
In the fifth 'Casa Para Viver' (Housing to Live In) demonstration, the lower turnout compared to previous protests was visible. Activists argue that occupying the street is an important tool, but not the only one.
Initiative promoted this Saturday by the 'Casa Para Viver' platform in sixteen cities across the country, including autonomous regions. The manifesto calling for the protests was signed by nearly a hundred organisations.
In addition to Lisbon, 15 other locations responded this Saturday to the call from the Casa para Viver platform.
Hundreds of people gathered in Lisbon this Saturday to defend the right to housing, filling Avenida da Liberdade with placards demanding action against rising property prices. The protest, organised by the 'Casa Para Viver' (Home to Live In) platform, saw participation from political parties including the PCP, BE, and Livre. Demonstrators marched towards Praça dos Restauradores, calling for lower rents and higher wages. The platform criticised the Government's recent measures, particularly those facilitating evictions, as irresponsible. Lisbon, where residents reportedly spend over 100% of their income on housing, was one of 16 locations across Portugal hosting protests today.
“Tired of choosing between paying rent or eating” was among the slogans of the demonstrators gathered at Marquês do Pombal. The protest organized by Casa Para Viver is heading towards Restauradores.
Protesters demand answers against the continuous rise in house prices
Demands include rent regulation, freezing mortgage payment amounts at February 2026 levels, and a presidential veto on any potential changes to the eviction law.
The webpage provides a collection of recent news highlights related to Portugal. Key topics include Portugal's continued support for Ukraine, with President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa reaffirming Portugal’s “continuous and unwavering” backing to President Zelensky. Other local issues involve political tensions, such as Isaltino Morais accusing Amadora of invading Oeiras and threatening to build a “wall,” and a family in Lisbon losing their caravan home without a solution. Additionally, there are reports on economic matters, including discussions on labor laws emphasizing common ground, and cultural events like EuroDreams, which awarded prizes to Portugal despite no overall winner. The page also features updates on weather forecasts, regional disputes, and international incidents involving Portugal.
The webpage provides a collection of recent news highlights related to Portugal. Key topics include Portugal's continued support for Ukraine, with President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa reaffirming Portugal’s “ongoing and unwavering” backing to President Zelensky. Other local issues covered involve a family of four in Lisbon losing their caravan home without a solution, and a dispute between Oeiras and Amadora municipalities over territorial claims, with Oeiras' mayor threatening to build a “wall.” Additionally, there is mention of Portugal's participation in the EuroDreams lottery, where despite no winners, the country received some prizes. The site also features broader international and regional news, such as Middle Eastern conflicts, and weather updates affecting Portugal.
The webpage features various news updates related to Portugal, including a family in Oeiras losing their caravan home without a solution, and a discussion on the legal and social issues surrounding school meals at Salesianos de Manique, highlighting concerns over class distinctions. Additionally, there is mention of Portugal receiving prizes in the EuroDreams lottery, despite no winners overall. The content reflects ongoing local social issues, legal debates, and positive international recognition for Portugal.
The webpage provides various news updates related to Portugal, including the Portuguese President's reaffirmation of Portugal's “continued and unwavering” support for Ukraine amidst ongoing conflict, and a report on a family with four minors left without a residence due to lack of solutions. Additionally, there is coverage of regional disputes, such as Oeiras' mayor Isaltino accusing Amadora of invading Oeiras and threatening to build a “wall.” The site also highlights Portugal's participation in the EuroDreams contest, where, despite no winners, Portuguese entrants received prizes. Overall, the content reflects Portugal's political stance, social issues, and participation in international events.
The webpage provides various news updates related to Portugal, including the Portuguese President's reaffirmation of Portugal's “continued and unwavering” support for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict. It also highlights a local issue in Lisbon where a family with four minors was left without their caravan home, with no solution provided. Additionally, there is mention of Portugal's participation in the EuroDreams lottery, where despite no winners, there are prizes allocated for Portugal. Other news includes regional tensions between Oeiras and Amadora, and general updates on international events affecting Portugal.
Flames destroyed a vehicle. An intense cloud of smoke caused damage to the building's sewage, water, and electricity systems.
Ana Paula dos Santos has been living in a room with her four children for a year. The bill paid by the State, which has already exceeded 21,000 euros, would have been enough to rent a house. Does this model make sense?
The couple accuse the local council of providing no assistance — a very different attitude to when they went to vote, when they were even picked up from their home in a van.
Communist, Left Bloc and Green parties on Lisbon city council have called for a block on new hotels in the city as one of the solutions to the housing crisis The post City Council rejects call to ban new hotels in Lisbon appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The housing crisis in Portugal is forcing different families to live in the same house, with mothers sharing a room with their daughters and people having to live with strangers.
Known as the “candidate of love” in the Algarve, Humberto Correia is the surprise entrant in the Presidential election, unaffiliated with traditional political parties and with a background unlike his rivals. A painter and author who lived in France and worked across several sectors, he has pledged to tour the country dressed as Dom Afonso Henriques and to tackle what he calls the nation’s biggest problem: the housing crisis. He announced his bid for President of the Republic, saying he offers an alternative because he understands the suffering and poverty experienced by many Portuguese.
The Secretary of State for Housing, Patrícia Gonçalves Costa, says that housing “is one of the greatest sources of social concern and a real threat to social cohesion”.
On average, in Portugal, young people leave their parents' home at 29 years old, but staying in the nest is not always an option. The delay in young people's independence in Southern and Eastern Europe highlights the financial and housing crisis, of which Generation Z is the main victim.
