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Ida para a Universidade: A que devo atentar num contrato de arrendamento?
Lease

Heading to the University: What should I pay attention to in a lease agreement?

Going to University is an exciting phase in the life of any young person. But for those who embark on an adventure and go to study in a new city, it is necessary to find a property to settle in during the academic year. And if the choice is renting a house, it is important to pay attention to some precautions before signing the lease. But which ones?

11 Aug 20235 min

Quais os prazos para denúncia de um contrato de arrendamento?
Lease

What are the deadlines for reporting a lease contract?

Termination of a lease contract before the end of the term is possible. However, this involves meeting certain notice periods to notify in advance your intention to terminate the lease, whether you are the tenant or the landlord. But what are the deadlines to meet in each case and each contract?

10 Aug 20233 min

Ida para a Universidade: O que deve constar num contrato de arrendamento?
Lease

Going to University: What should be included in a lease contract?

Is it time to start one of the most important phases of your life? University can be one of the most fun times, but it can also involve a lot of bureaucracy: If you are going to study in another city and rent a house, it is important to know the process you will deal with. So, let's find out: What should be included in a lease agreement?

22 Aug 20235 min

Ida para a Universidade: Onde encontrar a casa ideal?
Lease

Going to College: Where to find the ideal home?

Are you moving to a new city to study at the University, but don't know where to find the ideal house? Yes, there are many research sources and you may end up getting lost in what is reliable or not... So, let's see in this article all the platforms where you can search.

22 Aug 20233 min

Ida para a Universidade: Conheça o programa de arrendamento Porta 65 Jovem
Lease

Go to University: Get to know the Porta 65 Jovem rental program.

Living in another city to be able to study at your dream university can be costly. However, there are State programs in Portugal that allow for renting at a lower cost. An example is the Porta 65 rental program, aimed at young people.

16 Aug 20236 min

Atualização das rendas 2024: Como informar o arrendatário do aumento?
Lease

Rent update 2024: How to inform the tenant of the increase?

The search for a solution to mitigate the effects of inflation on tenants, without impacting landlords, is on the table. The Government joined forces with tenant and landlord associations, the two labor centrals, and DECO to discuss how rent updates will be done in 2024. Understand how this coefficient works and how landlords will have to inform tenants about this increase.

06 Oct 20235 min

Arrendar uma casa: O que é e compensa comprar para arrendar?
Lease

Renting a house: What is it and is it worth buying to rent?

What does the concept of leasing mean? Does it differ from renting? And is it worth buying a house to rent out? We answer all these questions in this article.

23 Oct 20233 min

OE2024: O que se prevê na habitação e como se preparar
Housing Credit Acquisition

OE2024: What is expected in housing and how to prepare for it.

The measures for housing in 2024 have been strengthened and detailed in the new State Budget. We explain in this article what changes for the next year and how to prepare at the level of housing credit.

17 Oct 20237 min

É arrendatário? Prepare-se para a subida da renda em 2024
Lease

Are you a tenant? Get ready for the rent increase in 2024

Do you live in a rented house? The maximum annual rent update ceiling of 2%, limited by the government in 2023, will no longer exist in 2024. The new solution is still being studied, but landlords already confess to terminating contracts if a new brake is imposed. Find out how much your rent can increase and what solutions to choose in case of a tight budget.

20 Oct 20235 min

Candidaturas a rendas acessíveis terminam no final de outubro
Lease

Applications for affordable rents end in late October.

The Rent to Sublet Program will have applications to access affordable rent houses open until the end of this month. Find out if you can apply and how to access other options.

24 Oct 20233 min

Quais os concelhos de Lisboa com as rendas mais baixas?
Lease

Which are the Lisbon councils with the lowest rents?

Analysis announces which Lisbon councils currently have the lowest rental values. Find out which ones and how to access renting more easily.

06 Nov 20233 min

Rendas: Conheça os novos apoios para inquilinos
Lease

Income: Learn about the new support for tenants.

The rent control imposed in 2023 ends in December, and new supports will be implemented starting in January. Learn about the supports and the impact they may have on your budget.

31 Oct 20233 min

Presidente da República promulga alargamento do apoio à renda
Lease

President of the Republic promulgates extension of rent support.

The President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, has promulgated the improvement and expansion of the extraordinary support for rent. Find out more about these changes and what you need to do if you want to rent a house in 2024.

14 Nov 20232 min

Pacote Mais Habitação: Como são definidas as rendas nos contratos de arrendamento?
Lease

Housing Plus Package: How are rents defined in lease agreements?

The rents stipulated in the lease agreements included in the Mais Habitação package, in effect since October 7th, vary according to the length of time a property has been on the rental market. Let's see how, next.

29 Nov 20233 min

Arrenda uma casa que será vendida? Exerça o seu direito de preferência
Housing Credit Acquisition

Rent a house that will be sold? Exercise your right of first refusal.

If you have a leased house and your landlord has informed you that he wants to sell the property, be aware that you can exercise your right of first refusal to purchase the house. Understand better what this means, and how to proceed with the purchase of a property, next.

05 Dec 20232 min