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London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Scrap stamp duty and council tax to fix London housing crisis, thinktank says

Scrap stamp duty and council tax, replace them with an annual proportional property wealth tax to fund social housing and encourage downsizing.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Britain's property tax burden is now the heaviest of any major economy

Britain relies heavily on property taxes, placing a disproportionate burden on businesses and exposing public finances to commercial real estate downturns.
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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago

Mapped: Where mansion tax could hit as Reeves looks at raising council tax rates

Labour may target high-value homes with a mansion-style levy or council tax overhaul to raise revenue and concentrate taxes on the wealthiest.
fromSlate Magazine
6 months ago

How Land Became the World's Favorite-and Most Destructive-Asset

In the priciest U.S. cities, three-quarters of the value of residential neighborhoods is just dirt. The aftermath of January's Los Angeles fires shows one consequence of this bizarre situation, since victims' insurance payouts (equivalent to the structure cost) are so much less than their mortgages (which include the precious land). Starting over elsewhere becomes a financially ruinous proposition.
Real estate
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