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The bills from the PCP, IL, Chega, PAN, Livre, and BE regarding the strengthening of the rental market, discussed in parliament today, were all rejected during the general vote.
The bills from the PCP, IL, Chega, PAN, Livre, and BE regarding the strengthening of the rental market, discussed this Friday in Parliament, were all rejected in the general vote.
The government is preparing changes to housing policy to accelerate evictions in cases of non-compliance and unlock the sale of inherited properties, aiming to increase rental supply. Minister Leitão Amaro's measures seek to balance incentives for landlords with the protection of vulnerable tenants. The article argues that public policy must provide legal and fiscal security for owners while ensuring the state, rather than private individuals, bears the burden of social support. It also highlights the need for robust public investment in housing, improved public transport to support mobility, and a long-term, coherent strategy that transcends political cycles.
Portugal is facing a significant housing crisis, necessitating a shift in perspective towards renting as a viable solution. Traditionally a nation of homeowners, Portugal must embrace a robust rental market to address the needs of those unable to purchase homes. The built-to-rent model, which focuses on long-term rental projects, alongside public-private partnerships, can enhance the supply of quality rental housing. However, any strategy must consider income levels and the need for affordable housing solutions for the middle class. A diverse rental market, supported by effective public policies, is essential for creating inclusive cities and a balanced housing market.
The headline of DN on Wednesday, 18 February, highlights that despite an increase in the supply of rental homes, rents continue to rise, particularly in major urban centers where costs exceed one thousand euros. Government measures are anticipated to enhance supply, but their effects are expected to manifest in the medium to long term. The edition also features a report on social media access for young people, an interview commemorating the 40th anniversary of the first heart transplant, discussions on fame in sports, cultural insights into Lídia Jorge's novels, an obituary for civil rights advocate Jesse Jackson, and economic statistics regarding female workers' earnings.
“The largest supply of rental homes has not stopped the rise in rents” is the headline of DN this Wednesday, 18 February. More homes are entering the rental market, but the cost in major urban centres exceeds, well over, one thousand euros, according to data from the Imovirtual portal. Government measures are expected to boost supply, but the impact will only be felt in the medium to long term. Download below the electronic edition of the newspaper: The photographic highlight features a report that listened to young people and experts about the ban on access to social networks. “But my mother is always glued to her phone,” is the title of the article to read in this edition. Other topics: Interview on the 40th anniversary of the first heart transplant - João Queiroz e Melo: “Medicine cannot be dissociated from the environment and the circular economy”. Sports - When the dream of fame belongs to the children, but also to the parents. Culture - From The Day of the Prodigies to Mercy. The stories behind Lídia Jorge's novels. Obituary - Jesse Jackson (1941-2026): Civil rights advocate who fought to “keep hope alive”. Economy - Only one in five female workers earns more than 1500 euros gross per month. International - Kiev focuses on "practical issues, but Moscow is cutting into “very tense” negotiations. Economy - “The strategic aim for Portugal is to know how to say no,” says António Ramalho.
Rents are increasing at a higher rate than property sales, worsening market imbalances — reducing affordability, putting pressure on tenants, widening the gap between rental and purchase markets, and prompting investor shifts and potential policy responses.
Half of the CEOs of construction companies who responded to the 2025 Construction Industry Barometer ‘clearly disagree with public housing policies’, according to the survey created by Fundação Mestre Casais in partnership with AICCOPN. The PSP and the GNR carried out four times as many enforcement actions targeting immigrants last year compared with ...
The municipality of Penela has an area of 134.8 square kilometres, occupying 0.2% of the national territory. In size, it ranks 215th out of Portugal's 308 municipalities.
A report finds that housing availability in 72 municipalities is inadequate to satisfy current buyer and renter demand.
Home News Portugal rental market expanded Portugal rental market expanded The rental market in Portugal has expanded rapidly over the past few years, driven by a growing need for affordable housing. However, profitability is not uniform across the country.
Home News Price moderation for housing in Portugal Price moderation for housing in Portugal Prime Minister Luís Montenegro argued in parliament that “price moderation” for housing for purchase or rent “will be inevitable” after the government’s “risky measures,” which “do not have immediate resul
The rental market in Portugal 'remains underdeveloped and fragmented', according to the OECD.
In this episode, we discuss the disparity in wealth distribution worldwide. We cover the general strike scheduled for this Thursday. We also talk about the government's measure to reduce income tax to 10% for landlords who put their properties on the rental market. We conclude with the vote for the new president of the Eurogroup.
The proposals submitted by the Government to parliament “have positive effects, but are insufficient” to resolve the housing crisis, says Luís Mendes, vice-president of the Lisbon Tenants Association (AIL), in statements to the Lusa agency. "These are measures that could unlock the rental market, if landlords agree, but they are poorly structured to contain ...
After the government submitted a legislative package to the Assembly of the Republic on Tuesday that modifies VAT on construction and increases IMT for foreigners, the Minister of Infrastructure and Housing detailed the rental market strategy at the 'CNN Summit' on Wednesday, with a speech particularly aimed at those already...
Marques Mendes states that measures are needed to stimulate the rental market in housing. André Ventura accuses Mendes of being a crutch for the Government for not criticizing the rise in fuel prices and the reduction in the ISP discount.
At the end of a visit to Cáritas, the presidential candidate described the current situation in the housing market as “a nightmare”, which “negatively influences people's lives very much.”
