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Housing crisis: PS willing to change proposal on public rental guarantee

The Socialist Party (PS) leader is open to negotiating its flagship proposal regarding a public rental guarantee and suggests the creation of a National Municipal Housing Fund, partially financed by state revenues from Caixa Geral de Depósitos (CGD). No formal agreement or legislative changes have been approved yet.

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While no changes are currently in effect, potential adjustments to the PS housing proposals could eventually influence market conditions and rental support schemes for tenants and landlords if they are incorporated into future housing policy.

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