Housing: it is urgent to have more houses to lower prices

Recent protests in Lisbon and Porto highlight the urgent need for more housing in Portugal, as many residents spend half their salaries on rent. The article discusses the failures of previous rent control measures in Europe and emphasizes the need for a liberal approach to increase housing supply. It proposes a step-by-step plan to address the housing crisis, including utilizing existing vacant properties, simplifying construction regulations, and collaborating with private companies for modern housing solutions. The Iniciativa Liberal party argues that effective measures are necessary to build more affordable homes quickly, contrasting their approach with leftist policies that focus on price controls without increasing housing availability.