High rents: sharing a home with strangers has become the only solution for many families in Portugal
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.
Vitória lives with her boyfriend and daughter in a home shared with another family, Gabriela shares a room with her two daughters: "Even so, I feel a little anxious"
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.
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 needs to build homes
Home News Portugal needs to build homes Portugal needs to build homes Portugal faces a major housing shortage, which is expected to persist for at least the next decade.
Portugal’s housing challenge and the sustainable solutions shaping a new way forward
Home Property Portugal’s housing challenge and the sustainable solutions shaping a new way forward Portugal’s housing challenge and the sustainable solutions shaping a new way forward Portugal’s housing shortage has become one of the most pressing social and economic issues of recent years, affec
Halls of residence
The limited number of beds prevents most students from accessing the halls of residence.
