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Here I address all the news and subjects related to the subject of housing lease: legislation, taxes, investment, etc. The rental market is a growing sector in Portugal in recent years, either through the thawing of rents, or through local leasing.
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What are, nowadays, and very briefly, the main difficulties for those who want to buy or rent a house?
What is the root of the problem in Portugal?
For a young person who wants to buy their first home, what barriers are there?
Are there any incentives missing? Which? And what future challenges does the new generation face?... View more
"Mais Habitação" Program
Jul
20
2023
The program aims to increase the supply of affordable housing in Portugal, fight real estate speculation and promote foreign investment in the housing sector.
Measures of the "Mais Habitação" PackageThe program contains several measures, among which the following can be highlighted:
Creation of support for the promotion of affordable rental housing; Promotion of a new generation... View moreReal Estate Market Barometer - September 2022
Sep
09
2022
Let's be clear, without housing credit it would not be possible for many Portuguese people to enjoy a basic right: to have a roof and adequate living conditions. The ECB has just announced measures that will increase the cost of this credit. And warned that more increases are coming!
After a 0.5% rise in July, a 0.75% rise in the ECB's key rates follows. The...
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As with other real estate questions, there is no "turnkey" answer that fits all doors. Each case is different. Therefore, I will approach this topic by talking about several perspectives that can help you formulate the most appropriate choice.
Time and place are crucialWhat seems appropriate at one time will not be so at another. When considering the advantages and disadvantages of...
View moreLocal Lease, will this be your end?
Apr
21
2022
This is related to the ruling issued by the Supreme Court of Justice (STJ), reported today, which cancels the possibility of coexisting, in the same building, permanent and temporary housing . In other words, the Local Lease no longer has a legal framework that supports it, if the property targeted by the AL License does not provide for its use for tourist purposes.
The...
View moreIs it cheaper to buy a house or lease?
Jan
26
2021
The answer is not the same for everyone. It is clear that if we analyze only from a financial point of view, comparing the installment to be paid to the bank versus the amount of rent to be paid to the landlord, the conclusion may point to the purchase of the house, to the detriment of the lease option.
Advantages and disadvantages between buying or renting a houseThe decision to buy a...
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Lisbon, has long since failed to satisfy the demand for housing and hence the strong registered growth in the price per square meter in the sale and rental of houses. In 2019, the capital had the highest median price of family housing (3,247 € / m2), among the 7 cities in Portugal with more than 100 thousand inhabitants and recorded a year-on-year growth of + 7.9%...
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The agreement of the Constitutional Court , decided for the unconstitutionality of the rule contained in paragraph 8 of article 1091 of the Civil Code - Right of Preference for Tenants. Among other arguments, the TC concludes that:
This law excessively sacrifices the right to free transferability of the building, without fulfilling the objective of housing stability...
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