In an attempt to deal with an affordable housing crisis, the Dutch housing minister recently proposed a law that would have allowed municipalities to force some property owners to sell their homes only to low and middle-income earners. The problem the policy is trying to fix is one that’s particularly acute in Canada.
You can make the tax apply only to corporate owners, or properties that are not an individual’s primary residence.
Yes that would be a good idea. Disincentivise hoarders.