Housing Pact

The article emphasizes the need for effective housing solutions in Portugal, advocating for a mixed model of housing development that includes social and affordable housing. It suggests setting a target of 20% of the housing stock for social and affordable housing, with clear regulations and accountability. The author proposes learning from the Austrian model of limited-profit housing entities and stresses the importance of simplifying licensing processes while ensuring safety and accessibility. Additionally, it calls for better use of public properties, reintroducing vacant homes into the market, and implementing rental insurance to mitigate risks for landlords and tenants. The article concludes that housing policy should focus on increasing supply and reducing bureaucracy rather than ideological conflicts.