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In Lisbon, two individuals earning the same salary face different tax rates, leading to housing market disparities. Residents pay up to 48% in progressive taxes, while non-habitual residents benefit from a fixed 20% rate for ten years, creating an unfair advantage. Housing prices surged by 17.6% in 2025, pushing local workers to the outskirts or out of the country. The non-habitual resident regime cost the state €2.1 billion in lost tax revenue in 2025. Critics argue this system discriminates against local workers, while foreign investors enjoy privileges. The article calls for reforms to eliminate these disparities, suggesting the suspension of golden visas and fair taxation for non-residents.