€4bn earmarked to support affordable housing
The Development Bank has budgeted €4 billion in guarantees to finance construction, refurbishment and support for housing cooperatives aimed at delivering more affordable homes, according to reporting on the plan. Observers note the measure fills a recent policy gap after a year with few sector‑specific supports and is intended to leverage private lending. Those looking for affordable purchase or cooperative housing should monitor forthcoming programme details and application windows.
The Development Bank in Portugal refers to the state-backed development institution, Banco Português de Fomento (Portuguese Development Bank), which provides financing tools, guarantees and co-investment for strategic public-interest projects. In the housing context it can issue guarantees and support loans for construction or refurbishment of affordable homes and for housing cooperatives, so budgeted sums from the bank directly affect affordable housing schemes.
PAN presents national support programme for housing cooperatives
The PAN party has unveiled a national programme to support housing cooperatives, proposing measures to promote cooperative housing initiatives and provide technical and financial assistance to facilitate cooperative-led housing projects.
