Catarina Martins wants to curb housing prices
The candidate for President of the Republic began this Sunday at a fair on the left bank of the Mondego in Coimbra. “It has a great name,” she joked.
Government housing package approved at first parliamentary reading
The Portuguese government’s draft housing bills were approved at first reading in parliament last Friday, with votes in favour from the Social Democratic Party (PSD), the CDS-PP and the Liberal The post Government housing package approved at first parliamentary reading appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Government halts construction near new airport
The Council of Ministers has taken measures to prevent urban planning interventions that could undermine the airport project.
Housing package approved in principle by PSD, CDS‑PP and IL, with Chega abstaining
The Government's housing bill proposals were approved today in general terms in parliament, with votes in favour from PSD, CDS‑PP and IL and with Chega abstaining.
Housing package approved in principle by PSD, CDS-PP and IL, with Chega abstaining
Two proposals involving legislative authorisations are at stake.
Judicial Police carry out searches at Aveiro City Hall over suspected malfeasance and breaches of urban planning rules
The Polícia Judiciária (PJ) searched the municipal offices in Aveiro as part of an investigation into alleged abuse of office and violations of urban planning regulations.
Government admits the housing crisis will not be resolved 'overnight'
The Minister of Infrastructure is convinced the new package will lower house prices and encourage renting.
Government admits housing crisis cannot be solved 'overnight'
Miguel Pinto Luz said the Government decided to structure the legislative package 'building on what had been done well and correcting what had gone less well'.
Six-hour debate in Parliament today on the Government's housing package
Parliament will hold a six-hour debate today to discuss the Government's housing package.
Lack of licence could invalidate property sales
A proposed measure in a housing-supply package due for a parliamentary vote this Friday would make the absence of a required licence a ground for invalidating property sales. Analytically, the change could introduce significant legal uncertainty for buyers, sellers, lenders and conveyancers, risk delaying transactions and cooling market activity unless clear transitional rules and enforcement guidance are set out. Stakeholders will be watching for details on compliance requirements, liability allocation and any safeguards to avoid unintended disruption to the housing market.
Banks are lengthening terms on new mortgages and the Bank of Portugal wants to rein them in
Statements by the governor of the Bank of Portugal indicate some “pressures” to soften macroprudential recommendations on credit. The Ministry of Finance may change the rules.
PCP on Lisbon City Council seeks to suspend licensing of new hotels in the city
The proposal seeks the partial suspension of the PDM (Municipal Master Plan), which is currently under review, and of Lisbon's urban development plans, in order to curb licences for tourist accommodation.
Funchal City Council to review tourist tax regulations and may increase the rate
The executive says the aim is to make adjustments and update the document.
Parliament debates housing package amid steadily rising prices
The Portuguese Parliament is discussing a package of housing measures against a backdrop of persistently rising property and rental prices.
Parliament debates housing package amid a backdrop of steadily rising prices
House prices have risen continuously for six consecutive quarters.
Portugal’s housing crisis: “No silver bullet”, admits government
After announcements last year of policies to fix the housing crisis, the government has admitted it needs help. “There is no silver bullet”, housing secretary Patrícia Gonçalves Costa admitted in The post Portugal’s housing crisis: “No silver bullet”, admits government appeared first on Portugal Resident.
OECD proposes higher taxes on vacant homes to tackle crisis
The OECD recommends increasing taxes on empty properties as a measure to relieve the housing crisis and boost housing availability.
OECD publishes today an analysis of Portugal focusing on housing
The OECD releases a report today analysing Portugal's housing situation, examining affordability, supply and policy recommendations.
Rents, mortgages and taxes — everything changing in housing in 2026
A wave of policy and market changes due to take effect in 2026 will raise the cost of housing for Portuguese households and alter incentives across the sector. Measures affecting rents, mortgage lending rules and tax treatment of construction and property are set to impact owners, tenants and prospective buyers, with knock-on effects for affordability, market dynamics and the state budget. The package will reframe public incentives and regulatory risk for investors and households alike, requiring households and professionals to reassess financing, renting and development decisions.
Construction and renovation permits up 6% through October
The number of municipal permits issued for the construction and renovation of residential buildings rose by 6.3% year‑on‑year through October last year, to 16,969.
Housing package to be debated and voted on in Parliament on 9 January
The housing package will be discussed and put to a vote in the national parliament on 9 January.
More than three million properties referenced via the Single Building Desk
Over three million properties have been referenced in Portugal using the Balcão Único do Prédio, a centralised service for property identification and registration.
