Latest news and stories about housing shortage in daily life in Portugal for expats and residents.
Industrialized construction is seeing increased adoption in Portugal, yet systemic barriers continue to hinder the achievement of necessary economies of scale.
In Lisbon, Vitória lives with her boyfriend and her daughter in a three-bedroom flat shared with another family — a mother who has two daughters. In Porto, Gabriela sleeps in the same room as her two 16-year-old daughters. There are increasing cases of families sharing homes.
A study indicates that the high demand for rental properties in Portugal leads to a significant portion of listings being removed within a single day.
Soaring rental costs and a shortage of affordable housing have pushed many Portuguese families to take in unrelated flatmates or move into shared accommodation as their only viable option.
A report finds that housing availability in 72 municipalities is inadequate to satisfy current buyer and renter demand.
The limited number of beds prevents most students from accessing the halls of residence.
