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Re:Why do commercial spaces sit vacant? by Aunche on Wednesday December 17, 2025 @04:48PM (#46306013)
A vacancy tax would work on areas with high demand, but it also punishes areas that are already struggling.
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Re:Why do commercial spaces sit vacant? by jayd16 on Thursday December 18, 2025 @10:48AM (#46314165)
Why is that? It would devalue property but renters want that. It would only hurt the rent seekers and speculators, no?
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Re:Why do commercial spaces sit vacant? by Aunche on Friday December 19, 2025 @01:02PM (#46328840)
Imagine a half empty mall where there simply isn't enough demand for any more stores. If you add a vacancy tax that bankrupts the mall owners, then the mall shuts down and the renters lose out as well.
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