On September 30, Parliament approved the government's proposal to amend the urban tenancy law in a preliminary vote. The bill will now undergo further debate and specific voting before it can be enacted.
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The Lagos council will maintain the municipal property tax (IMI) at the legal minimum of 0.3% for 2027 and will again waive its 5% share of residents' personal income tax (IRS). The council also maintains family IMI discounts (€30 for one dependent, €70 for two, €140 for three or more) and a 20% IMI reduction for permanent rental properties, though the latter requires an application through the council's online portal between 1 October 2026 and 30 November 2026.
New York leads the global ranking, while London tops the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, and Africa). Demand in Portugal is supported by buyers and tenants from Latin America, particularly Brazil.
The Public Prosecutor has requested the immediate suspension of construction works at the new Hilton hotel in Parede and the demolition of at least three floors. The Cascais City Council has confirmed it is filing an appeal against this order.