The recent Land Law changes in Portugal focus on promoting public and affordable housing by allowing easier reclassification of rustic land into urban land for residential construction. This shift aims to address the need for more housing, particularly for middle-class families, while also ensuring environmental protection and social equity.

Portugal is definitely the place to be right now, "said Ashley Foakes of Brookes and Co, a company specializing in identifying investment opportunities in real estate to sell to British

Prefabricated, modular and container houses have become increasingly popular in Portugal due to their greater simplicity and speed of construction compared to traditional masonry. These homes are an affordable & sustainable alternative in the real estate market, especially in urban areas where traditional housing prices are high.

The deduction of renovation expenses can reduce the taxation on capital gains from property sales, provided they have been carried out within the last 12 years and contribute to the property's appreciation.

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