• Aggravationstation@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    Kinda sucks but at least it forces people to not be landlords for profit and only use tenancy to cover taxes on properties they own.

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        11 months ago

        Sure. I don’t know how it works in every country but in the UK you have to pay council tax on a property you own, even if you don’t live in it, unless you meet certain exemption criteria that vary by council.

        Even if you don’t make a profit on renting a property you don’t live in, having someone else live in it and pay the council tax will mean you don’t lose any money.

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          11 months ago

          How does that prevent landlording for profit? It seems like it would just prevent holding property without using it?

          But yes, we pay land tax on all land in the US, based on property value and structures. Regardless if it’s rented.

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      11 months ago

      You pay tax on profits, so revenue less expenses, just like any business or investment. I’m honestly not sure what your point is here.

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    11 months ago

    Maybe I’m getting old or lack context, but I don’t understand the connection of the “none of my business” meme and the text above