Housing Reform: New Measures Council of Ministers, March 12, 2026HOUSING REFORM: NEW MEASURES Council of Ministers, March 12, 2026
At the Council of Ministers meeting on March 12, 2026, the Government approved a set of initiatives as part of the housing reform, with the goal of increasing the supply of homes on the market.
The approved measures aim to restore confidence in the rental market, resolve legal deadlocks associated with undivided inheritances, and create responses to housing emergencies.
1. KEY MEASURES – Undivided Inheritances:
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Expansion of succession planning options;
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Strengthening of mechanisms to resolve deadlocks through succession arbitration;
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Creation of a new mechanism for the sale and division of jointly owned property, allowing any heir to request the sale of a shared asset.
2. KEY MEASURES – Rental Market:
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Greater contractual autonomy between landlords and tenants;
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Reinforcement of confidence in contracts and their enforcement;
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Increased judicial efficiency in cases of breach;
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Assurance that situations of social responsibility are borne by the State.
3. KEY MEASURES – Housing Emergency Fund:
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Creation of a Housing Emergency Fund aimed at addressing and supporting urgent housing needs.
The Government intends to increase the number of homes available on the market, unlock currently idle real estate assets, and contribute to greater stability in access to housing.
