Could a vacancy tax solve Australia's housing crisis? Canada might have the answer
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In 2018, Canada's British Columbia introduced a tax against vacant homes. Three years later, more than 20,000 rentals were back on the market.

My first instinct is “yes” but then I thought about it and I think it’s just going to exacerbate the short-stay problem unless combined with other measures.

  • Taleya
    24·
    11 months ago

    Easy fix then, set the criteria for not getting taxed to a formal leasing agreement.

    • argv_minus_one@beehaw.org
      3·
      11 months ago

      There would have to be a minimum term for it to qualify. Otherwise, that could be worked around with a “lease” with a term of one day.

      • Taleya
        4·
        11 months ago

        True, but the simple fact of making it a lease with all the legal protection and obligations inherent under tenancy laws would absolutely blow a hole in AirBnB’s arse.