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Eviction orders in 2025 surged by 44% to 1,447 cases, with Lisbon and Porto identified as the primary regions affected by this significant rise.
Rita Silva argues against the notion that expediting evictions will resolve the housing crisis, highlighting the lack of support for vulnerable populations.
The Government approved in principle this Thursday three bills aimed at addressing the housing crisis, with measures including the revision of the rental regime to accelerate evictions in cases of non-compliance, the creation of mechanisms to unlock undivided inheritances, and the establishment of a housing emergency fund. The proposals...
Portugal’s Council of Ministers approved major changes to the rental law and inheritance rules this Thursday, aiming to speed up evictions, unlock unused properties, and address long-standing housing and land The post Council of Ministers approves faster evictions and inheritance reforms appeared first on Portugal Resident.
