The increase follows the update of currency devaluation coefficients and applies to properties that underwent their automatic triennial reassessment in 2026.
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Parliament is moving to clarify housing capital gains tax exemption rules to prevent the tax authority (Finanças) from misinterpreting the law and improperly collecting the tax from homeowners reinvesting proceeds. The Liberal Initiative (IL) criticized the move as merely a basic clarification, describing it as 'for dummies'.
Demonstrations called by the CGTP union confederation and housing movements are scheduled for Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra, Funchal, and Faro on 16 and 17 October 2026. Protesters are demanding higher wages, better pensions, and measures against surging housing, fuel, and grocery prices.
A survey at the University of Porto shows that one in three students has considered leaving higher education due to financial reasons, with housing costs standing out as their primary concern.