A chara, – There are many valid criticisms of the “second home tax” including the fact that you are liable to pay it even if you own one home just because you don’t live in it.
Perhaps the Government should consider a third, fourth and fifth home tax. The tax would increase based on the number of homes you own a taking more from those who have more.
Such a progressive tax would act as a deterrent to wealthy people buying up homes for investments which in the long run make it more difficult for more people to own their home. Is mise,
ALEX STAVELEY,
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