Development Bank: €4 billion for affordable housing
The amount is budgeted to provide guarantees for financing the construction and renovation of affordable homes and housing co-operatives. Over the past year there were no supports aimed at the sector.
DBRS leaves Portugal's rating unchanged
The agency keeps the rating and outlook stable but warns that trade tensions, geopolitical risks and housing problems could limit growth. Portugal is heading for a third consecutive surplus.
Portugal housing tax package revealed
Home News Portugal housing tax package revealed Portugal housing tax package revealed Joaquim Miranda Sarmento, Minister of Finance, has announced that the Government’s fiscal package for housing is projected to have a budgetary impact of between €200 million and €300 million.
Measures to stimulate housing market in Portugal up for debate
Fiscal measures proposed in the government’s latest housing package are expected to cost between €200 and €300 million, the finance minister said on Wednesday. In a parliamentary hearing, Joaquim Miranda The post Measures to stimulate housing market in Portugal up for debate appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Government has already delivered 94% of the public guarantee to banks
The State’s €1,550 million fund to guarantee up to 100% housing finance for young people is almost fully committed: €1,460 million (94%) has already been allocated to banks, leaving under €90 million available for future distributions. The near-exhaustion of the guarantee reduces headroom for new beneficiaries and shifts pressure onto banks and policy makers to consider whether to broaden, renew or restrict the scheme, with implications for the housing market and public finances.
Cost of tax measures for housing around €200 to €300 million - minister
The tax measures included in the housing package presented by the Government are expected to cost between €200 and €300 million, the Finance Minister said today.
Cost of fiscal measures for housing around €200–€300 million
House prices have risen continuously for six consecutive quarters.
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.
TAP land left out of privatisation; worth at least €200 million
Land near Lisbon Airport will remain in the hands of the State.
Pedro Duarte's first budget allocates 490 million for Porto. Priorities are transport and housing
The budget amount increases by 9.2% compared to 2025. The new executive reserves the largest share of the budget for Transport, Housing, and the Environment. The document will be voted on this Tuesday.
"There are no tactics. It is a bad budget for Lisbon"
Alexandra Leitão assures that the PS had no other option but to reject the budget. She accuses Moedas of not responding to the “emergency” of housing. And now? “Moedas has already chosen, he cooperated with Chega.”
Left Bloc criticises Lisbon budget
“Carlos Moedas has no new ambitions for Lisbon and there is no way to solve the problems of access to housing, schools, or the social issues of the city,” argued the Left Bloc.
The New Portuguese Results Reviewed
In this episode, we summarise the new results of GDP, inflation, and unemployment. We discuss Expresso's tips to help improve family budgets. We cover the latest in local accommodation and conclude with Madeira's budget for Christmas and New Year celebrations.
