Description
Housing is a problem of intergenerational justice. On one hand, the younger generations who still do not own a property are adversely impacted by soaring house prices. On the other hand, home owners, who usually belong to the older generations, stand to benefit from rising house prices, as they can sell them at a higher price or increase rents.
The “Mais Habitação” package, enacted by decree 81/XV, took effect on 7 October 2023. It created a number of measures designed to boost housing supply, reduce demand and curb the rise in rent prices. We focus specifically on two policies in our study: the restrictions on raising the rent in lease contracts, and the expansion of social housing.