The Minister of Finance stated that the government will not introduce additional measures to address the housing crisis or alleviate the rising cost of living at this time. He maintains that the government's current rental law proposal is sufficient and places responsibility for the housing situation on the previous Socialist Party (PS) administration.
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Consumer association DECO has presented a set of 18 measures to the government intended to address the housing crisis, which it characterizes as structural. The proposals highlight the need to address rising property prices and rents, limited supply, the lack of public housing stock, and a general deficiency in existing responses.
The Chega party is calling for negotiations with the Government and the Socialist Party (PS) to include specific housing relief measures in the 2027 State Budget, aiming for changes to take effect in January. The proposed measures include tax deductions for mortgage payments and rental costs.
The Chega party leader has stated that his party is only willing to negotiate a cross-party agreement on the housing crisis if concrete measures are included in the 2027 State Budget (OE).