Portuguese City Wants to Rent Empty Homes to Locals: A New Thing in Housing

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Imagine a locked house, growing mold, while there are people on the street begging for a roof over their heads? Well, a city in Portugal is trying to find a way to fix this. The plan is to take these abandoned private homes and rent them out to people who already live there, without leaving everything in the hands of tourists or Airbnb. In a country where paying rent is more expensive than a fancy date, this idea could be the respite people need. But will it work out or is it just another beautiful dream that remains on paper? Let's zoom in on this and see what it's like.