Participants at a real estate conference noted that both public and private sectors are constrained by a lack of available land for new construction. Porto's city council highlighted the use of public-private partnerships as a strategy to mitigate these shortages, though officials acknowledged such measures are insufficient to meet current demand.
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Read today’s briefingA new report proposes several measures to address the housing crisis, including caps on short-term rentals (Alojamento Local), increased public housing construction, the use of public-private partnerships (PPPs), and market regulation. The study suggests these strategies could be applied at both the regional and national level.
Following a statement by the Prime Minister on the housing crisis, the leader of the PS confirmed he will attend a working meeting on Thursday, 5 November. The PS intends to propose a public guarantee for landlords and tenants, a moratorium for expiring rental contracts, and the mobilization of IHRU property assets through new financial arrangements with banks and municipalities.
The municipal council of Aveiro has unanimously approved the start of a procedure to amend the Municipal Master Plan (PDM). The goal is to allow for higher-density, high-rise construction to increase housing supply in areas where urban growth is currently restricted.