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

After several years of strong pressure on the rental market, the most recent data indicate that rental growth in Portugal began to slow down at the end of 2025. According to data released by the specialized press, the annual variation in rents was around 3%–4%, a significantly lower value than observed in previous periods, when growth frequently exceeded 7% or 8% per year. This slowdown in rents in Portugal raises a central question: is this merely a cyclical adjustment or th

Portugal continues to be one of Europe’s preferred destinations for foreign capital. In the first half of 2025, the country attracted...