In Portugal, selling your home while retaining lifetime usufruct is growing, offering financial liquidity and the ability to stay in the home for seniors.
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New Senior Housing Model in Portugal
Demographic ageing in Portugal has driven the creation of new housing models focused on the senior population. One prominent solution allows owners to sell their home while keeping the right to live in it for the rest of their lives.
This model provides financial security and residential stability, addressing economic and social challenges related to longevity and rising living costs.
With nearly 2.5 million elderly people in the country and a significant proportion of urban homes owned by retirees, many face the dilemma of selling to release capital or staying in the home where they have built their life. This solution emerges as a realistic alternative, ensuring comfort, dignity, and independence in later life.
Growing Demand and Flexible Alternatives
Demand for this type of solution has steadily increased, with around 45% of enquiries coming from Greater Lisbon, 22% from Porto, and the remaining 33% spread across the rest of the country. It reflects the need for solutions that combine financial liquidity, the ability to remain in the home, and quality of life.
Beyond the financial aspect, this trend increasingly integrates support services such as home care, health services, insurance, and senior housing facilities. The goal is to create a complete ecosystem capable of providing structured responses to the challenges of longevity, allowing seniors to continue living in their homes safely and independently.
A Strategic and Sustainable Alternative
This model represents a structural shift in the senior housing market, balancing financial stability, comfort, and the ability to remain in the home. At the same time, it is a strategic alternative for families and individuals looking to manage their assets intelligently without compromising quality of life in later years.
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