Building permits fall 47%, exposing the property sector's fragility

Story from Expansão, 3 April 2026.

Based on INE data for 2025, the story reports a 47% drop in the number of building permits, to 866, after sharp growth the year before. The article links the fall to inflation, higher materials costs, lost purchasing power and difficulty getting credit, with an impact on housing construction.

Opinion: I see this as a relevant indicator of the health of future supply. If formal construction stays slow for long, shortages may persist; on the other hand, starting projects amid high costs and demand with low purchasing power also raises the risk of stalled works. The answer is not to build at any price: it is to plan better, secure financing and validate demand before starting.

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