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House rents rise 5.2% in August

TV RECORD EUROPA10 September 2026 at 12:50

House rents in Portugal recorded a rise of 5.2% in the month of August, according to data collected by the National Statistics Institute (INE).

This variation represents a significant increase in the price of properties available in the Portuguese rental market.

INE, as the body responsible for compiling official statistics, confirmed these figures that reflect the trend of growth in housing costs in the country.

This news was published by TV RECORD, which made more information on the topic available on its website.

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