Housing
Portugal implemented housing measures two years before being suggested by the EU
The Portuguese government claims that the 'Construir Portugal' program, launched two years ago, aligns with the European Commission's newly proposed Affordable Housing Act. The EU proposal aims to provide a common framework for defining 'housing pressure' areas, based on rent-to-income ratios, before allowing member states to impose restrictions on short-term rentals (AL).
Why it matters
This report confirms the current government's policy stance on housing and short-term rentals; however, since the EU proposal is still awaiting negotiation and potential adoption by the European Parliament and Council, it does not currently change any existing housing or rental rules in Portugal.SIC NotíciasRead original ↗
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