Housing
Press Review: Avalanche in courts with return law and housing prices in the periphery
Courts anticipate a surge in cases due to the new "return law," with judicial authorities warning of insufficient impact studies. Meanwhile, housing affordability data shows that in some peripheral municipalities near Lisbon, Porto, Braga, and Guimarães, the effort rate required to purchase a home exceeds 35-40%, with Cascais reaching 91%.
Why it mattersIf you are house-hunting, be aware that the effort rate—the percentage of household income spent on housing—is exceeding 40% in many peripheral municipalities and reaching extreme levels in areas like Cascais, significantly impacting your disposable income.
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