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Unlocking the Potential of Portugal’s Residential Market
May 22, 2025 10 Minute Read
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With increasing migration, smaller household sizes, and a mismatched housing supply, the residential market in Portugal has a great opportunity to reinvent itself.
The new report by CBRE — “Unlocking the Potential of Portugal’s Residential Market” — reveals the areas with the greatest development potential and the factors supporting the current moment of opportunity.
"The current context in urban areas, characterized by a shortage of residential supply due to demographic pressure and tax incentives that boost demand, can only be resolved by large-scale housing construction on existing urban land. This approach will allow both prices and housing types to be aligned with the income levels of Portuguese families" says Igor Borrego, Head of Capital Markets
With a comprehensive view of the sector and access to exclusive data, we help our clients identify opportunities with high potential for appreciation.
Portugal is experiencing a unique moment: growing demographic pressure, more favorable interest rates, and robust demand for housing solutions suited to new family realities. This context creates unique opportunities for large-scale investments, especially in urban areas with access and established infrastructure