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LisaM

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10. Some cities are starting to impose vacancy taxes.

Reply to snot (Reply #9)

Mon Jan 13, 2025, 10:51 PM

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I don't think Airbnb is the only problem but in small tourist areas it's a huge one. There is enough housing stock. It's just not being allocated fairly.

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Spain proposes 100% tax on homes bought by non-EU residents [View all] highplainsdem Monday OP

We have to limit (or eliminate) short term rentals. LisaM Monday #1

New here! ExoticMei Monday #3

Can't stand those things KT2000 Monday #4

I agree, but ExoticMei Tuesday #12

Please ask KT2000 Tuesday #15

Wow ExoticMei Tuesday #16

I have a strong opinion KT2000 Tuesday #17

The bad far outweighs the good, no matter what one's socio-economic status is. paleotn Monday #7

Whether visitors like them or not is irrelevant. paleotn Monday #6

We need to end non-citizen ownership of houses and limit people to one home. travelingthrulife Tuesday #13

Should do same in US, including with private equity vultures! SheltieLover Monday #2

Should put a 100% tax on short term rentals Dumpy Monday #5

I suspect short-term rentals are the least of the problem. snot Monday #8

I've wondered, btw, snot Monday #9

Some cities are starting to impose vacancy taxes. LisaM Monday #10

Simply an indication that more building is needed. James48 Tuesday #11

They've been building non stop in Seattle for fifteen years. LisaM Tuesday #14