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Re:Let's build houses for people, not cars by pro_zac on Tuesday August 27, 2019 @11:07AM (#20810352)
Council Tax is paid by the tenant. This does not discourage the wealthy from hording investment properties.
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Re:Let's build houses for people, not cars by ck425 on Wednesday August 28, 2019 @09:04AM (#20819348)
If you hold property that's not inhabited you pay council tax on it. It's a less than ideal tax but it does tax property hoarding.
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