The measures were approved by the Council of Ministers on July 9, 2026, and are part of the Build Portugal strategy. The Government's stated goal is to restore the confidence of property owners, put more houses on the market, and ensure that the protection of vulnerable families is supported by the State.
But it is important to clarify a key point right away: these changes are...
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But reality has changed. In large urban areas, where land is increasingly expensive and construction costs keep rising, access to purchasing has become more difficult and the "house has stopped growing." In many cases, it has shrunk.
The question is no longer just “how many square meters does it have?”. More and more, the right question is: “how can these square meters...
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But the reality of housing has changed: purchase prices have risen, access to credit has become more demanding for many families, and a growing portion of the population is seeking long-term rental solutions.
In this context, a concept already established in several countries is finally gaining ground in Portugal: Build to Rent....
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In an interview with Conversa Capital, from Jornal de Negócios and Antena 1, Álvaro Santos Pereira, governor of the Bank of Portugal, issued several important warnings about housing, credit, family debt, and financial stability.
The main message is clear: Portugal is not facing a financial crisis, nor are there evident signs of a classic speculative bubble. But there...
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For years, the housing debate was stuck on the discussion of prices: expensive houses, high rents, and wages that don't keep up. All of this is true. But behind the prices lies a more basic reality: Portugal built too little for too long.
The country now faces a housing shortage that affects practically all high-demand regions...
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The demand remains strong, especially in consolidated urban areas, and the available supply is still not enough to ease the pressure. Lisbon remains at the center of this dynamic, but the movement is already felt in other cities and peripheral areas with good access, services, and quality of life.
The Real Estate Market in 10 numbers - May 2026 Lisbon remains expensive and... View more
And no, this is not explained just by the word "speculation." The origin of the problem is older and quite straightforward: increased demand and supply scarcity.
This article reflects my view on the real estate market in Lisbon, compared to other European capitals, and the solutions I consider more appropriate than simply building, building, and building, without considering where or...
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In recent weeks, Portugal has been affected by a period of atmospheric instability, marked by persistent rain, floods, episodes of intense precipitation, and sometimes strong winds. In several regions of the country, the soils are already quite saturated, increasing the risk of even more floods, urban flooding, and infiltrations in homes, especially in lower areas or with less effective...
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