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

Tue Jan 14, 2025, 10:00 AM

Jan 14

The speculators really jacked up the cost of housing with their house flipping mania.

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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

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