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

Braga has just taken a decisive step in defining its urban strategy for the coming years with the approval of the new Municipal Master Plan (PDM). This revision significantly expands the municipality's urban area, with a 25.9% increase in urban land and an additional 1,519 hectares available for construction, a growth described as unique in the national context. The revision process was lengthy and involved intense political and technical debates. The Municipal Assembly appro

One of the biggest barriers to Portugal’s real estate expansion is the severe shortage of skilled labor in the construction sector. Over...