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

Construction production in Portugal has regained momentum and is marking the start of 2026 with a significant signal for the entire real estate market. In November 2025, construction production rose by 4.5%, in a context where the Eurozone and the European Union registered a decline, reinforcing the idea that the Portuguese cycle has its own more positive dynamics. This growth is closely associated with the combination of public works, urban rehabilitation, and private housin

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