The Coimbra City Council is proposing a two-year partial suspension of the Municipal Master Plan (Plano Diretor Municipal or PDM) to facilitate new construction in riverside areas. The initiative aims to address the city's housing shortage and accommodate structural changes driven by recent mobility investments. Local officials hope the move will reduce restrictive rules and attract necessary development to the region.

The Portuguese government is putting five state-owned properties up for public auction (hasta pública) on March 31st to raise funds for national housing policies. The buildings, located in Lisbon and Porto, have a combined starting bid of €17.9 million, with two Lisbon properties expected to generate 96% of the total revenue. This sale is the first phase of a larger plan to liquidate 16 state assets to finance affordable housing initiatives. Those seeking housing or investment opportunities should note that the Ministry of Finance intends to channel all proceeds directly into public housing projects.

Foreign direct investment in Portugal fell 34.9% to €8.51 billion in 2025, the Bank of Portugal (Banco de Portugal) reported, while investment in real estate accounted for €3.905 billion of that total. Some outlets highlighted that foreign purchases of Portuguese property reached about €3.9 billion even as overall FDI dropped, signalling sector‑specific flows that differ from the wider investment picture. Property buyers, sellers and agents should watch for policy or financing responses that could affect prices or transaction rules. Investors should also track BdP guidance and any regulatory announcements.

The government's new housing package introduces a legal category of “moderate” housing prices that will be updated each year; Público reports the maximum “moderate” selling price has been raised to €660,000. The same coverage says rents will use a fixed base value with a ceiling of €2,300 under the new rules. The legislative package was approved this week by the Assembly, so people seeking labelled affordable housing and landlords should watch implementation details and local registries.

Savills data cited by Dinheiro Vivo and ECO shows Lisbon’s luxury residential market rose about 4.4% last year and could increase between roughly 4% and 5.9% in 2026. The consultancy ranks Lisbon among the top five global cities with high appreciation potential next year, alongside Seoul, Tokyo, Madrid and Cape Town. Buyers, investors and landlords in the capital should factor continued price growth into purchase timing and rental pricing decisions.

Correio da Manhã reports the Madeira regional government is investing €4.2 million to build 27 social‑housing units (fogos) in Funchal. The project targets local affordable‑housing needs and will affect waiting lists and allocations once completed. Those seeking social housing in Madeira should monitor regional housing portals and municipal notices for application details.

Observador reports the Santo Tirso municipal chamber has handed over nine equipped T0 apartments (studio flats) as part of local housing provision. The delivery is aimed at immediate housing needs and may signal more municipal allocations or social‑housing steps locally. Those looking for entry‑level or social housing in Santo Tirso should check the Câmara Municipal's application rules and waiting lists.

Correio da Manhã reports the sale of assets linked to GES generated €149 million. The transaction is presented as a recovery of value from assets tied to the group's past difficulties; reporting focuses on the cash raised rather than buyer details. Business observers and creditors should watch for follow-on sales or announcements that affect creditor positions or local markets.