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Ourique municipality creates five new housing units in renovated building

The municipality of Ourique has completed the renovation of the former 'Casa dos Médicos' building, creating five new rental units (one T1, two T3, and two T4 apartments). The housing units are now open for public tender for allocation to families.

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If you are a resident in Ourique looking for affordable housing, the application process for these five municipal units is currently open.

Correio da Manhã· 2d agoRead original ↗

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