Here I will write about matters related to the Portuguese State, legislation and other topics of interest to homeowners, landlords, tenants, real estate agents and consultants.
Although they concern different matters, both pieces of legislation point in the same direction: simpler administrative processes, but also greater technical accountability of the parties involved and strengthened safety requirements on site.
Urbanistic Licensing: New Phase of RJUE ReformThe main highlight goes to the Decree-Law No. 108/2026, approved under the...
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There are several new developments this year, primarily in the fiscal and regulatory landscape. The Government has launched an extensive package of measures aimed at rebalancing the market, with further changes expected in the coming months.
In this January 2026 Real Estate Snapshot, I will provide a more comprehensive summary as we start the year, covering the latest...
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But what changes with this new Decree-Law No. 117/2024, of December 30, and what will be the actual impact on the real estate market and housing access? Let us explore the specifics of this reform and its main anticipated effects.
The context: a response to the housing crisisIn recent years, the housing crisis in Portugal has become a priority issue, aligning with what is happening...
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These are the main measures, briefly described here:
Summary of Decree-Law No. 10/2024 , of January 8, which aims to Simplify Licensing.
Urbanism: License deletion: Creation of new cases of prior communication and exemption from prior control. Exemption from licenses for interior works that do not affect the stability structure, which aim to increase the number of... View more
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... View more
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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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.
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