New housing measures are positive but insufficient for estate agencies
The Government's housing package, approved by Parliament on 9 January, is 'welcome' and contains 'positive' measures, but it is not certain that it will increase the supply of homes or reduce prices, acknowledge executives from leading estate agencies. For Rafael Ascenso, founder and partner at Porta da Frente Christie's, the new package brings advances ...
João Duque: "It's unfair that buying a luxury car costs practically nothing while a home, which is essential, costs so much"
The OECD recommends that Portugal lower the IMT (property transfer tax) and raise the IMI (municipal property tax), particularly for vacant homes. The recommendations come at a time when parliament approved a package of measures intended to help resolve the housing problem. We analyse the impact on the property market with economist João Duque. Listen to the podcast here.
Algarve 2030 reprogramming approved
Home News Algarve 2030 reprogramming approved Algarve 2030 reprogramming approved Brussels has validated the Algarve 2030 reprogramming, which allows the N+3 rule, defined in 2025, to be met to strengthen housing and economic diversification.
From sword to ballot: Humberto Correia's mission is to guarantee housing for everyone
Humberto Correia has been travelling the country dressed as D. Afonso Henriques, alone, amid curious glances and requests for selfies. He does not expect more than 1% in the elections, but says the important thing is the message.
Parties allow the housing package to pass but call for dialogue
The government relied on Chega for the fiscal package and on the PS (and Chega) for changes to licensing rules. The housing package was approved and the PS wants to negotiate it at committee stage despite criticising the minister's attitude.
Humberto Correia calls for construction of "100,000 social homes"
The candidate spoke to journalists on the sidelines of a campaign event in the streets of Beja, the 16th district he has toured in recent weeks as a presidential candidate.
Government says 'there is no silver bullet to solve the housing problem'
The government warns there is no single quick fix for the housing issue, indicating multiple policies and long-term measures will be needed to address supply, affordability and related challenges.
PS proposes exemptions for second homes that are rented out
José Luís Carneiro said a set of housing proposals will be submitted for debate on Friday.
The Government’s “Construir Portugal” deception: when reality belies the rhetoric
Neither the promised modernisation of the State, so widely touted, involves the IHRU, nor is Housing a national priority for the Government. Opinion by Humberto Brito.
Housing package is "insufficient" for tenants
The association advocates for the creation of a national rental registry to make contract registration mandatory, combat tax evasion, increase transparency, and lower prices.
AIMI and old rents are 'red lines' that the Government's package does not resolve, say landlords
The housing package sent by the Government to parliament is “insufficient” if it does not address “past mistakes” such as the Additional IMI (AIMI) and the freezing of rents prior to 1990, says the director of the Lisbon Landlords Association (ALP). “For ALP, the 'red lines' are the Additional IMI tax and the frozen rents,” ...
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.
Government wants construction of new houses to start eight days after project presentation
In its proposed law, the Government aims to reduce deadlines and streamline urban licensing procedures, while reinforcing the oversight role of local authorities.
Today in the news: VAT on construction, airports, and E-Lar
Among the measures in the new legislative package for housing, the Government proposes a tax benefit to reduce the VAT on construction or rehabilitation of homes from the current 23% to 6% if the projects are sold or rented at 'moderate prices' within two years of the issuance of the usage license. The use ...
Why do housing supports fail so much when families need them most?
The new president of IHRU painted a stark picture of the weaknesses of the institute that manages a crucial part of public housing. But what do these responses reveal about the real state of housing policy in Portugal? Listen to the latest episode of Economia dia a dia, the daily podcast from Expresso.
