Within the framework of the "Decent Housing" policy, the Portuguese Government approved a broad set of measures with the stated objective of guaranteeing decent housing for all citizens. Among the most relevant decisions is the reduction of the VAT rate to 6% on the construction of houses for sale up to €648,000 or for rent up to €2,300, creating a direct incentive for the supply of housing for the middle class, especially in areas of greater pressure, such as Lisbon and Port

The new housing measures package, approved in January 2026, is one of the most sensitive issues for the Portuguese real estate market. The reduction of VAT on construction for properties intended for long-term rental stands out as the most publicized point, lowering the rate from 23% to 6% in projects that place houses on the stable rental market. For the sector, this tax change is a clear sign that the Government recognizes the urgency in reinforcing the rental supply and wa

The real estate and construction sector has once again assumed a central role in the Portuguese economy in 2025 — not only in terms of prices and transaction volume, but also as an engine of entrepreneurship. Registrations of new companies show a remarkable growth in the number of new companies linked to real estate and construction up to November, placing these sectors among the main generators of new business initiatives in the country. Why is this relevant? Firstly, it rev