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Housing: PS 'open-minded' takes five priority proposals to meeting with Prime Minister

The Socialist Party (PS) will meet with Prime Minister Luís Montenegro on Thursday 5 November to propose five housing measures: ending the 2,300-euro 'moderate rent' category in favor of accessible rent, restricting unlimited security deposits and rents, implementing a moratorium on the expiration of rental contracts until 31 December 2027, transferring IHRU property to municipalities for rehabilitation, and exempting capital gains taxes on sales of second homes under 300,000 euros if they are repurposed for permanent residence in high-pressure urban areas.

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These are current negotiations that, if adopted by the government or passed in the 2027 State Budget, could significantly change rental security, future rent caps, and capital gains tax rules for property owners and tenants.

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