Latest news and stories about rehabilitation in Portugal for expats and residents.
Eight years after its launch, Portugal’s PRR-funded 1.º Direito programme has delivered 16,950 of the planned 26,000 homes. The vast majority were achieved through rehabilitation projects; only 1,568 units are newly built, underscoring a shortfall in new construction and a continued reliance on refurbishment to meet social-housing objectives.
The decree defining the rules for the occupation, rehabilitation, and enhancement of the heritage in the historic zone of Ribeira Grande, in the Azores, comes into effect this Wednesday.
António José Seguro's visit to Alcácer do Sal, a municipality heavily affected by the February storms, was not previously announced.
António José Seguro gave a guarantee that he will “continue to closely monitor the arrival of support”.
The intervention provides for the full rehabilitation of the building, a former school. This includes improvements to the roof, total renovation of the interior spaces, and enhancement of the exterior landscaping.
The climate has changed and Portuguese houses have lagged behind. With extreme heat, violent winds, and an aging housing stock, architects explain how to rehabilitate and build for a warmer future.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) announced on Tuesday that it will increase the funding available for affordable housing in the European Union (EU) to €6 billion next year, focusing on innovation, rehabilitation, and new construction. "We are strengthening investment in housing to €6 billion in 2026, driving ...
