Clearing of plots: What you need to know for 2026

Clearing of plots: What you need to know for 2026

Who is affected by the mandatory clearing of plots? According to the new Law 5281/2026, the obligation applies to owners, possessors, usufructuaries, and tenants of properties located within city plans or settlements without an approved plan. It also includes areas within a radius of 100 meters from their boundaries, as well as off-plan land parcels […]

Clearing of plots: What you need to know for 2026

Clearing of plots: What you need to know for 2026

Who is affected by the mandatory clearing of plots? According to the new Law 5281/2026, the obligation applies to owners, possessors, usufructuaries, and tenants of properties located within city plans or settlements without an approved plan. It also includes areas within a radius of 100 meters from their boundaries, as well as off-plan land parcels […]

Extension of electronic rent payments: What changes in October

Extension of electronic rent payments: What changes in October

The economic staff is postponing the mandatory electronic payment of rents to October 1, 2026. This extension gives landlords and tenants time to adapt to the new facts, as “in-hand” payments are now a thing of the past. 🏡 When does the mandatory electronic payment of rents begin? The initial date of April 1st has […]

New "Exoikonomo" and Social Housing until 2032

New "Exoikonomo" and Social Housing until 2032

What does the new program for energy upgrading provide? A new generation of the “Exoikonomo” program is set to launch within 2026, aiming to shield homes against climate change. This new tool will offer subsidies that can exceed 80% for interventions in 1.5 million households. The actions focus on energy upgrading, changing heating systems, and […]

Changes in Rents: Mandatory Payment via Bank

Changes in Rents: Mandatory Payment via Bank

From April 1st, 2026, the landscape of property leasing is changing radically. Mandatory payment of rents via bank is now becoming the sole legal transaction method, aiming at transparency and tackling tax evasion. Compliance with the new framework is critical, as the use of cash entails significant financial losses for both parties. 🏡 What are […]