Executive summary: Evolution of investor-impacting measures approved by the More Housing Program, Urban Development Simplex and Build Portugal

In recent years, the real estate sector in Portugal has undergone a profound legislative and regulatory transformation, driven by government programs such as the More Housing Program, Urban Development Simplex and, more recently, Build Portugal.
This context of legislative change requires a careful, up-to-date analysis from market operators to ensure compliance with obligations and to identify opportunities.
This executive summary provides a comprehensive overview of the main changes affecting investors, developers and other players in the sector. It highlights key developments in the areas of real estate purchases and sales, rentals, and short-term letting, and summarizes the current status of the Urban Development Simplex.
- Purchase and sale | Purchase for resale
- Rentals
- Affordable rentals
- Short-term letting
- Urban Development Simplex
- Special land reclassification regime