Government approves decree-law to unblock buildings in undivided inheritances

The Portuguese government has approved a decree-law aimed at unlocking properties stuck in indivisible inheritances. This law allows an heir to demand the sale of a property after two years of disagreement among heirs. Minister António Leitão Amaro emphasized that this reform addresses the issue of 485,000 vacant homes in Portugal, many of which are tied up in inheritance disputes. The new regulation aims to facilitate the entry of these properties into the market, addressing the widespread visibility of abandoned houses and unmaintained land across the country.