Latest news and stories about housing pressure in Portugal for expats and residents.
Brazilian nationals now account for one in every ten residents in Braga, reflecting years of sustained migration to the northern city. The demographic growth has contributed to the local economy and boosted student rolls in municipal schools. However, local authorities and service providers report that the population expansion has also added pressure to regional housing availability and public infrastructure.
A new European Union proposal to standardise the definition of housing pressure indicates that over 53% of Portuguese municipalities would be classified as high-pressure areas.
Short-term rentals may only be limited in areas under housing pressure in the European Union (EU) if authorities can demonstrate that they have been affecting housing supply for at least three years, the European Commission proposed today.
The proposal aims to establish common criteria to determine when an area faces a situation of “housing pressure” and under what conditions measures affecting short-term accommodation can be adopted.
Home News EC to help relieve housing pressure EC to help relieve housing pressure The European Commission will present a legislative proposal on short-term rentals in 2026, defining areas with housing pressure to limit short-term rentals, aiming to prevent local residents from being “expelled” fr
