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Portugal's Housing Crisis: Prices Surge Amid Regulatory Changes

10/18/2025

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The European Commission reports Portugal's housing crisis is worsening, with property values overvalued by 35% and house prices up 22.8% in September, the highest since 1988.
The report cites limited new housing supply, rising interest rates, and tourism and short-term rentals as drivers, with institutional investors significantly influencing prices.
Brussels plans new regulations to manage short-term rentals and protect tenant rights, addressing the social crisis from housing-market instability.

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The European Commission reports Portugal's housing crisis is worsening, with property values overvalued by 35% and house prices up 22.8% in September, the highest since 1988.
The report cites limited new housing supply, rising interest rates, and tourism and short-term rentals as drivers, with institutional investors significantly influencing prices.
Brussels plans new regulations to manage short-term rentals and protect tenant rights, addressing the social crisis from housing-market instability.