Housing
APS: Housing crisis is the result of political choices
The Portuguese Sociological Association (APS) states that the ongoing housing crisis is driven by political decisions rather than being inevitable. Citing data from 2015 to 2025, the association highlights that housing prices in Portugal increased by 180% during this period, exacerbated by the fact that only 69% of homes are used as permanent residences, a figure that drops to 50% in the Algarve due to tourism and investment usage.
Why it matters
This analysis confirms that housing pressure is structural and long-term, suggesting you should expect continued market difficulty and potential policy changes regarding home usage and public housing intervention.ObservadorRead original ↗
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