Housing Finance Policy

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A. Legal and Regulatory Framework

A.1 Legal and Regulatory Framework
VariableEnd of 2014End of 2013End of 2012SourcesVar ID
Basis of the legal system: Civil, Common, Islamic, Other? (Describe)Civil Law System of Portugal Civil Law System of Portugal Civil Law System of Portugal
CIA World Factbook
A.1.1
Registration/Transfer of titles:A.1.3
Typical number of days needed for the transfer of title222231
WDI
A.1.3.4
Is there specialized legislation covering:A.1.9
B. Housing Finance Subsidies
B.1 Subsidies to Housing Finance Institutions
B.2 Subsidies to Households
VariableEnd of 2014End of 2013End of 2012SourcesVar ID
Reach of subsidies in 2.1.1 to 2.1.4 ?B.2.2
C. Taxation
VariableEnd of 2014End of 2013End of 2012SourcesVar ID
What taxes apply to Residential Real Estate?C.1
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Notes: 2010 = 100
Notes: 2010 = 100
Notes: Funding from Corporate bonds and borrowings from other banks.
Notes: Funding from Corporate bonds and borrowings from other banks.
Notes: Interest rate subsidies in the range of 15-45% for borrowers under the age of 30.