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Down with IMT, long live IMI!

Portuguese people tend to buy houses more frequently than other nations, basically due to disastrous government legislation that has affected confidence in the rental market.

Rents rise faster than sales, deepening imbalances in the property market

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.

In 72 municipalities, the supply of homes is insufficient to meet demand

A report finds that housing availability in 72 municipalities is inadequate to satisfy current buyer and renter demand.

Portugal rental market expanded

Home News Portugal rental market expanded Portugal rental market expanded The rental market in Portugal has expanded rapidly over the past few years, driven by a growing need for affordable housing. However, profitability is not uniform across the country.

Price moderation for housing in Portugal

Home News Price moderation for housing in Portugal Price moderation for housing in Portugal Prime Minister Luís Montenegro argued in parliament that “price moderation” for housing for purchase or rent “will be inevitable” after the government’s “risky measures,” which “do not have immediate resul

Informal lettings in Portugal could reach 60%

The rental market in Portugal 'remains underdeveloped and fragmented', according to the OECD.

The Rich Are Getting Richer

In this episode, we discuss the disparity in wealth distribution worldwide. We cover the general strike scheduled for this Thursday. We also talk about the government's measure to reduce income tax to 10% for landlords who put their properties on the rental market. We conclude with the vote for the new president of the Eurogroup.

Government housing package is "insufficient" for tenants

The proposals submitted by the Government to parliament “have positive effects, but are insufficient” to resolve the housing crisis, says Luís Mendes, vice-president of the Lisbon Tenants Association (AIL), in statements to the Lusa agency. "These are measures that could unlock the rental market, if landlords agree, but they are poorly structured to contain ...

Government wants to exempt investment contracts for rental from the Mortágua tax

After the government submitted a legislative package to the Assembly of the Republic on Tuesday that modifies VAT on construction and increases IMT for foreigners, the Minister of Infrastructure and Housing detailed the rental market strategy at the 'CNN Summit' on Wednesday, with a speech particularly aimed at those already...

Candidates united in the desire for the president's swift recovery

Marques Mendes states that measures are needed to stimulate the rental market in housing. André Ventura accuses Mendes of being a crutch for the Government for not criticizing the rise in fuel prices and the reduction in the ISP discount.

Mendes proposes revitalisation of the rental market

At the end of a visit to Cáritas, the presidential candidate described the current situation in the housing market as “a nightmare”, which “negatively influences people's lives very much.”