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