Portugal's new Prime Minister plans to scrap “bad housing measures”
The Portuguese government has confirmed that it will revoke the measures of the country's Mais Habitação (More Housing) programme that it considers "wrong", including forced rentals, rent freezes and "penalising measures" for local accommodation.
The Programme of the XXIV Constitutional Government,
Renting a house: these are the 10 cheapest towns in Portugal
Renting a house in Portugal continues to be an option for many households, given the flexibility it presents, along with the lower initial investment required compared to purchasing a home. However, rental prices continue to become much more expensive in large urban centers, putting pressure on salaries.
The "1st multi-purpose residential platform in Europe" starts up in Portugal
It is called Joivy and is defined as "the first multi-purpose residential platform in Europe that combines long and short-term residential solutions with a wide range of services for owners and investors".
Ready-to-move-in furnished houses: a new trend landing in Portugal
A furnished and decorated home, ready to move into, is a way of adding value to a property product, whether you're buying or renting.
LA: only 13% of homeowners consider putting houses on the traditional market
The incentive to change Local Accommodation (LA) houses to traditional rentals is one of the measures provided for in the controversial Mais Habitação (More Housing) programme, which was vetoed by the President of the Republic and will be reconsidered in Parliament on 21 September 2023.
High rents keep nomads away from Lisbon - Dubai is now the destination of choice
Dubai has become the best destination for digital nomads, according to an annual study by property consultancy Savills. The city in the United Arab Emirates managed to overtake Lisbon, last year's leader in the ranking, which has since fallen to 5th place.
Renting a room: everything you need to know
The first step towards an adult life of independence and maturity.
Houses for rent in Portugal: price up 6.1% in 2nd quarter
With the cost of home loans escalating, purchasing power reduced by high inflation and house still rising, more and more families are choosing to take refuge in the rental market.
Portugal 200 euro rent support payouts begin
Households that are having difficulties paying the rent of their houses will be able to count on an extra support from this week in Portugal. This is because the rent support, of up to 200 euros, detailed in Portugal's Mais Habitação (More Housing) scheme is being paid from Monday 29th May.
Long-term rentals in Portugal: Lisbon is the 3rd most expensive European city
Property for rent in Portugal is getting more and more expensive. And it is precisely in the big urban centres, like Lisbon and Porto, where you can find the highest rent in the whole country.