Despite rising rents, demand grew by 5% in the fourth quarter of 2025
Demand for rental properties increased by 5% in Q4 2025 despite upward pressure on rents, indicating continued market interest despite higher costs.

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Demand for rental properties increased by 5% in Q4 2025 despite upward pressure on rents, indicating continued market interest despite higher costs.

The year-on-year inflation rate was 2.2% in December, unchanged from November, putting the average change for 2025 at 2.3%, compared with 2.4% in 2024. Rents increased by 5.3%.

The candidate shifted from transport to housing, emphasising that 'rents are extremely high', as are house prices.

In 2026, Portugal is expected to see inflation ease to 2.1% and further income tax relief, but households will still face widespread price rises for a range of goods and The post Portugal: Rents, road tolls, and transport fares to rise in 2026 appeared first on Portugal Resident.
