Why didn't they introduce Property Tax based on square footage / meterage of the dwelling? They could have thrown in incentives for better energy performance or something. On the same note, they could have reduced percentage of VAT for construction related services (to maybe 9% from 13.5%) to incentivise both people energy upgrading their homes in order to reduce their future energy bills AND property tax and creating jobs in battered construction sector. They could have ran it as a pilot project for 2-3 years and see if it works.
This way, home owners in south Dublin, city and county will be paying disproportionately more in comparison to the rest of the country.
Also, it appears that the owner of a 1 bed apartment in Dublin is likely to be paying more than the owner of 4 bed detached house down the country.
This way, home owners in south Dublin, city and county will be paying disproportionately more in comparison to the rest of the country.
Also, it appears that the owner of a 1 bed apartment in Dublin is likely to be paying more than the owner of 4 bed detached house down the country.