The Socialist Party (PS) is preparing a package of housing measures that includes reducing the maximum income threshold for the 'moderate rent' program (renda moderada).
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Read today’s briefingPolitical parties have submitted their final amendment proposals for the 2027 State Budget, with housing as a primary focus. Proposals include expanding public mortgage guarantees (AD), increasing tax deductions (Chega), and ending the 'moderate rent' scheme currently capped at 2,300 euros (Left parties).
The Socialist Party (PS) is preparing to negotiate the 2027 State Budget with the government, demanding the elimination of the "moderate rent" (renda moderada) program. Their proposal includes a capital gains tax exemption for the sale of second homes up to 300,000 euros if the buyer intends to use them as a primary residence in high-pressure housing areas, alongside a cap on rent increases.
The Socialist Party (PS) will propose a temporary reduction in the ISP (petroleum tax) and a zero-VAT policy on essential food items as part of its amendments to the 2027 State Budget. To fund these measures, the party proposes halting the planned one-percentage-point decrease in the IRC (corporate tax) and repealing tax incentives for 'moderate rent' housing (up to 2,300 euros).