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Houses with tax benefits in the lease can only be sold with government permission
Publication: ECO
Author: Salomé Pinto
Source published: 13/11/2026, 13:36:47 UTC
Briefing created: 14/11/2026, 01:32:47 UTC
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Briefings
Portuguese law now requires all residential investment contracts (CIA) to obtain government authorization before sale. The new Portaria 500/2026 mandates a pre-sale notification to the Instituto da Habitação e da Reabilitação Urbana (IHRU) with 20 days' advance notice. Investors must explicitly confirm in the sale title that the transfer occurs 'na totalidade' (entirely) to the buyer, or the transaction faces nullity risks. The regime allows up to 25 years of tax benefits, including reduced property tax and stamp duty, but these depend on local municipal council deliberations. Penalties for non-compliance include full restitution of benefits within the first decade, with reduced percentages for later violations.
Key points
- The new Portaria 500/2026 mandates that all residential investment contracts (CIA) require government authorization before any sale can occur.
- Investors must notify the IHRU with 20 days' advance notice and explicitly confirm in the sale title that the transfer occurs 'na totalidade' to the buyer to avoid nullity.
Context
This regulation, effective Saturday, 2026-11-13, aims to ensure that housing benefits reinforce rental supply by maintaining strict conditions on property transfers. The regime was introduced via Decree-Lei 97/2026 to create fiscal stability, requiring at least 70% of building area for rental purposes.
Limitations
Evidence covers only the specific portaria and its immediate consequences. It does not include data on enforcement rates, specific case studies, or the impact of the new rules on the broader housing market beyond the stated penalties.
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