Currently, more than a third of registered units are managed by collective entities, some responsible for hundreds of tourist accommodations. Despite this, many of these companies only act as managers, without actually owning the properties.

Data from the National Registry of Local Accommodation (RNAL), cited and analysed by Público, show that, as of August 20, 124,700 AL units were registered throughout the country. More than two-thirds were concentrated in Faro, Lisbon, and Porto. The newspaper also highlights that, although the majority of units are registered in the name of individuals, 47,299 registrations already belong to companies, representing 37.9% of the total.

The sector has been professionalising, with companies controlling significant market shares. According to Público, there are 273 entities with 20 or more registrations, totalling nearly 13,000 homes. In total, 700 companies hold at least 10 registrations, representing approximately 15% of the market. 11% of rental properties in Portugal are already directly owned by companies, a percentage that rises to 13% in Lisbon and 14% in Porto.

Another relevant fact concerns "inactive" registrations. Eduardo Miranda, president of ALEP, says that a substantial portion of registered units are inactive, predicting that more than a third of local accommodation "will disappear" due to noncompliance with new rules. Since the end of 2023, owners of tourist homes, for example, have been required to prove the existence of civil liability insurance. Approximately 70,000 have not done so, risking cancellation.