Is Portugal's New Law on Rustic Land Construction a Game Changer for Housing? Insights from Architect Helena Roseta
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Is Portugal's New Law on Rustic Land Construction a Game Changer for Housing? Insights from Architect Helena Roseta

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  • The government allows municipalities to approve rustic land reclassification without altering urban plans.

  • Minister Manuel Castro Almeida believes this will increase housing availability and reduce prices.

  • Architect Helena Roseta provides expert insights on the implications of this new law.

New Law on Rustic Land Construction

The recent government decision allows municipalities to approve the reclassification of rustic lands into urban lands without altering the Municipal Master Plan, facilitating residential construction.

Manuel Castro Almeida, the Minister for Territorial Cohesion, argues that this legal adjustment aims to increase land availability for housing, potentially lowering home prices. But is this really the solution to the housing crisis? In this episode of P24, we hear insights from architect Helena Roseta.

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