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Decreto-Lei no. 177/2026 amends the Public Contracts Code and enters into force on 1 October 2026, the same day as the RJUE amendments.
Read more — One day, two regimes: the RJUE and the Public Contracts Code both change on 1 October →
The PSZAER takes effect on 28 August. What changes for ZAER, for municipal master plans and for the assessment of land for solar and wind projects.
Read more — PSZAER approved: what changes for land and renewable energy projects →
The authentic interpretation of the earlier wording of item 2.23 of the VAT Code removes the requirement of an approved ORU. It takes effect from 2009 and reaches the files under the transitional regime.
Read more — Reduced VAT in an ARU: Lei n.º 48/2026 removes the ORU requirement from the earlier wording →
Published on 11 August by Despacho no. 10018/2026. The programme covers 11 municipalities, but what already restricts urbanistic operations are February's preventive measures.
Read more — Lisbon New Airport: work on the PSNAL begins and 11 municipalities enter the planning area →
Published on 10 August by Notice no. 19743/2026/2. The plan enters into force on 11 August, repeals three municipal plans and gives pending applications two years.
Read more — New Palmela municipal master plan published: in force from 11 August →
Decree-Law no. 154/2026 completed the designation of the Tagus Estuary SAC. Until the plans are revised, building on rural land requires a favourable ICNF opinion within 30 working days.
Read more — Tagus Estuary: new SAC and SPA regime in force since 1 August →
Decree-Law no. 155-B/2026 postponed the entry into force of the RJUE revision to 1 October 2026. Portaria no. 320/2026/1 follows, and the earlier models stand until 30 September.
Read more — RJUE postponement published: the reform takes effect on 1 October →
Published in the official gazette on 29 July. What changes now and what happens to applications already filed.
Read more — New Cartaxo PDM published: in force from 30 July →
Flood zones, environment, heritage, tourism and agriculture: what changes beyond the building rules.
Read more — Cartaxo's PDM: territory, environment and opportunities →
Urban or rural land, building heights, houses on rural land and legalising existing structures: the topic-by-topic guide.
Read more — Cartaxo's new Master Plan: what changes, topic by topic →
The first major revision of the Master Plan since 1998. What changes for those who live, build or invest in the municipality.
Read more — Cartaxo is getting a new Municipal Master Plan →
We are unveiling CertiAmb’s new identity and the new website, in Portuguese and English.
Read more — A new look for a team that stays the same →
An essential checklist to organise the information before moving ahead with the project.
Read more — How to prepare your site for a permitting application →
Structural, systems and material choices with the greatest impact on the final cost.
Read more — Five technical decisions that shape your construction budget →