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Rent support and eviction prevention become European housing priorities

The Council of the European Union has adopted a recommendation aimed at preventing housing exclusion. The measures mentioned in the Lusa summary include support with rent payments and action to prevent evictions.

The document places access to housing and the ability to remain in a home at the centre of the response to vulnerability. The available information outlines courses of action but does not specify amounts, eligibility criteria or implementation schedules.

For households, landlords and support organisations, it will be relevant to follow how these guidelines are translated into practical measures. The report alone does not establish that a new benefit has been introduced in Portugal or that a national eviction procedure has changed.

Follow national announcements for details of any support and eligibility requirements.

INE Sets Rent Update for 2026 at 2.24%

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The 1.0224 coefficient reflects a moderate increase in line with inflation, balancing the interests of landlords and tenants.

The National Statistics Institute (INE) has announced that the rent update coefficient for 2026 will be 1.0224, corresponding to an increase of 2.24%. This figure, calculated based on the average variation of the consumer price index (excluding housing) over the past 12 months, establishes the maximum limit for updating residential and commercial rents next year.

The decision represents a moderate rise compared to previous years, reflecting the stabilization of inflation in Portugal. For tenants, it means a contained increase in housing costs after periods of strong pressure on household budgets. For landlords, the update helps preserve the real value of rents amid rising maintenance expenses and property-related taxes.

The coefficient will be published in the Official Gazette, becoming binding as of January 2026. Experts note that this update aligns with the broader trend of economic moderation and could contribute to greater predictability in the rental market. However, they also caution that balancing tenant protection with incentives for real estate investment will remain one of the main challenges for Portugal’s housing policy.