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James48

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11. Simply an indication that more building is needed.

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Tue Jan 14, 2025, 01:50 AM

Jan 14

If there is more demand than supply, build some.

Much of Europe has vacant buildings. Italy, Sicily, Corsica, Crete all have buildings available for low cost. Yes, they need work, but for a hundred grand or less you can still make a nice home.

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Spain proposes 100% tax on homes bought by non-EU residents [View all] highplainsdem Jan 13 OP

We have to limit (or eliminate) short term rentals. LisaM Jan 13 #1

New here! ExoticMei Jan 13 #3

Can't stand those things KT2000 Jan 13 #4

I agree, but ExoticMei Jan 14 #12

Please ask KT2000 Jan 14 #15

Wow ExoticMei Jan 14 #16

I have a strong opinion KT2000 Jan 14 #17

The bad far outweighs the good, no matter what one's socio-economic status is. paleotn Jan 13 #7

Whether visitors like them or not is irrelevant. paleotn Jan 13 #6

We need to end non-citizen ownership of houses and limit people to one home. travelingthrulife Jan 14 #13

Should do same in US, including with private equity vultures! SheltieLover Jan 13 #2

Should put a 100% tax on short term rentals Dumpy Jan 13 #5

I suspect short-term rentals are the least of the problem. snot Jan 13 #8

I've wondered, btw, snot Jan 13 #9

Some cities are starting to impose vacancy taxes. LisaM Jan 13 #10

Simply an indication that more building is needed. James48 Jan 14 #11

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