Municipal taxes: cuts for older properties, increases for high-value and newly built homes — see examples

Tax changes could lure property investors to the regions, economists claim

Economists are divided over whether federal housing tax changes make regional property investment more attractive than buying in Australia’s major cities.

€65million in LPT revenue keeping Limerick going

LOCAL Property Tax coffers are used across the city and county to provide crucial services for the public at large, such as road maintenance, street cleaning, libraries, parks, playgrounds, and much more. This, Aontú councillor Sarah Beasley was informed at the recent monthly Metropolitan District meeting for June, as she asked the Limerick City and [] The post 65million in LPT revenue keeping Limerick going appeared first on Limerick Post.

Burnham wins backing for land tax and stamp duty reform

Radical overhaul of property taxes such as council tax and stamp duty under consideration

House values fall – but homes are not getting more affordable

Rate rises, unaffordable homes and the government’s tax changes are behind another fall in value of the nation’s homes.

Survey of Property Tax Limitations: Understanding the Tradeoffs and Policy Options for Illinois – Civic Federation

Survey of Property Tax Limitations: Understanding the Tradeoffs and Policy Options for Illinois – Civic Federation

Govt's relief measures to revive real estate sector: Mian Nauman

Govt's relief measures to revive real estate sector: Mian Nauman

The impact of budget cuts on road markings in eThekwini Municipality

The impact of budget cuts on road markings in eThekwini Municipality

Tax Hikes Are Coming to Left-Leaning Cities

Tax Hikes Are Coming to Left-Leaning Cities

Property Tax Bills Are on the Rise. Here's What You Can Do

Property Tax Bills Are on the Rise. Here's What You Can Do

Which Is the Better Short-Term Bond ETF for Tax-Conscious Investors: iShares' ISTB or Vanguard's VTES?

ISTB delivers higher yields and stronger 3-year growth, while VTES offers tax-exempt municipal exposure with a lower expense ratio. Which suits your portfolio?

Labor’s housing tax reforms must be the beginning, not the end

Labor’s capital gains tax and negative gearing reforms are a welcome start. But fixing housing will require broader tax reform, state cooperation and far greater investment in social housing. The post Labor’s housing tax reforms must be the beginning, not the end appeared first on Crikey.

Why Idaho Won’t Scrap Property Tax

Why Idaho Won’t Scrap Property Tax

Public to get their say on changes to Wellington rates

Wellington City had some of the highest rates differentials for commercial, industrial and business properties, but reducing the city's commercial rates burden could add to residential rates bills.

NXG: Tax-Efficient Dividends From The Infrastructure Of Tomorrow

NXG: Tax-Efficient Dividends From The Infrastructure Of Tomorrow

Unearthed records reveal Dem mayor sought tax hike to fund DEI role ahead of key House race

Scranton's mayor once proposed a 3 property tax increase to fund a DEI coordinator role, a budget her city council ultimately cut without fanfare.

India's mid-income housing volumes increased by 8% q-o-q and 16% y-o-y: Report

According to the report, Tier-I cities saw a 4 q-o-q and 1 y-o-y growth in housing absorption volume in Q4 of FY 2026, driven mainly by mid-income and luxury segments

3 Tax-Efficient Legacy-Building Strategies for High-Net-Worth People, Courtesy of an Estate Planner

3 Tax-Efficient Legacy-Building Strategies for High-Net-Worth People, Courtesy of an Estate Planner

13 homeowners in one Sedgwick County neighborhood win property tax appeals; appraiser admits inflated values are an effort to “catch up” on previously undervalued homes

After receiving a property tax assessment with a 24 increase this year, Haysville homeowner John Eichelberger filed an appeal and discovered that his home, with no improvements, was being valued at what it would cost to rebuild, rather than its market value based on sales comparables. Armed with questions, spreadsheets, and evidence, he testified before the Sedgwick [] The post 13 homeowners in one Sedgwick County neighborhood win property tax appeals; appraiser admits inflated values are an effort to “catch up” on previously undervalued homes appeared first on The Sentinel.

Council tax debt hits record high - but could a policy change be coming?

Council tax debt hits record high - but could a policy change be coming?

The caucus cheered Albanese’s tax changes – but will voters?

The biggest reform package in a generation was made law this week. Now the battle for the prime minister is to see it work on the property market.

(EDITORIAL from The Korea Herald on June 24)

Housing markets have a way of tempting governments into believing that taxes can...

ET Wealth: 8 ITR mistakes to avoid this tax season

ET Wealth: 8 ITR mistakes to avoid this tax season

Major Building Act reform isn’t weathertight and risks leaving homeowners exposed – Jenée Tibshraeny

Major Building Act reform isn’t weathertight and risks leaving homeowners exposed – Jenée Tibshraeny

Last minute property tax proposal raises questions ahead of final legislative day

A late-in-the-session bill that could create sweeping changes to Delaware’s property tax system has been endorsed by Gov. Matt Meyer, but it faces opposition from each of the state’s three counties as well as the financial directors of every school district in New Castle County. The post Last minute property tax proposal raises questions ahead of final legislative day appeared first on Spotlight Delaware.

Scott verdict on ’26 housing bills: “At the end of the day, the Legislature did very little”

What absolutely is not the right approach is actively pursuing ways to lessen the value of rural property, an approach that is all too often on display, farmer Becky Castle said. The post Scott verdict on ’26 housing bills: “At the end of the day, the Legislature did very little” first appeared on Vermont Daily Chronicle. The post Scott verdict on ’26 housing bills: “At the end of the day, the Legislature did very little” appeared first on Vermont Daily Chronicle.

‘A Trend Forming’: What the U.S. Construction Slowdown Means for the Housing Market

A shift is occurring in the housing sector, and experts note that it could be indicative of something larger.

Roadside land prices rise in popular Japanese tourist sites

Across the board, the prices of land facing major roads in Japan as of Jan. 1 went up by 2.9, marking a fifth consecutive year of increases.

Congress passes landmark housing bill with overwhelming bipartisan votes

Measures to provide federal funding for new housing in big cities could be particularly significant to California.

Pritzker doubled your gas tax and is sitting on the money

The law promised major infrastructure improvements, but the state’s roads aren’t in any better shape than when it took effect seven years ago. The post Pritzker doubled your gas tax and is sitting on the money appeared first on Illinois Policy.

Joint Efforts: Dearth Of Equity Investors Pushes NYC CRE's Biggest Players To Team Up

New York City’s top real estate owners are suddenly more willing to slice off a piece of their pie, shedding stakes in marquee assets. They’re not exiting the market — in fact, it’s the opposite. At a time when traditional equity sources have...

Florida Property Taxes: State Control vs. Cities and Counties, Explained by Doug Wheeler

Florida Property Tax: State-Level Control vs. County and City-Level Control Explained. Ed Dean interviewed Doug Wheeler, Director of the George Gibbs Center for Economic Prosperity at the James Madison Institute (JMI), who advocates for structural property tax reform in Florida.

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Maura Healey's Record as Governor: Promises Made vs. Results Delivered

A fact-based review of Governor Maura Healey's record, comparing campaign promises with the results Massachusetts residents have experienced on housing, affordability, transportation, public safety, healthcare, clean energy, and economic growth.

Back to the 1970s with Burnham: State ownership, council house bonanza and more taxes on the agenda in Northern coup

Back to the 1970s with Burnham: State ownership, council house bonanza and more taxes on the agenda in Northern coup

Report: New York ranked dead last for housing affordability, construction

New York ranks dead last among states for home building and affordability, according to a new nationwide report, which adds to pressure on the state’s political leaders to bring down housing costs. The Realtor.com analysis found New York fared the worst among all 50 states and the District of Columbia, earning it an “F” grade []...Click to read more

Municipal election could be turning point for non-profits fighting gentrification

TORONTO — A handful of Toronto community groups buying properties across the city in an effort to keep rents low say the upcoming municipal election could determine whether they’re able to secure thousands more units in the years to come as the ongoing demand for housing shifts focus. The groups, called community land trusts, say [] The post Municipal election could be turning point for non-profits fighting gentrification appeared first on Loonie Politics.

Sam Cardwell: Improving voter engagement on tax increase ballot measures

Tax increase measures keep landing in low-turnout special elections. Sam Cardwell makes the case for the November general election ballot.