Tag: Land Tax



Dublin set to get Mothballed Site Tax to spur Commercial Development

Posted on 29 May, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Commercial Developments

The Lord Mayor of Dublin is the highest profile local politician so far to have publicly backed a government proposal to impose a levy on “mothballed” development sites. As part of its new strategy to kick-start the construction sector the Irish... Read More

Green MP Calls for Land Value Tax

Posted on 12 November, 2012 by Neil Bird under Industry News

Caroline Lucas, the Green Party MP for Brighton, has urged the government to consider introducing a Land Value Tax (LVT) arguing that it would stimulate economic activity and allow the Treasury to cut income tax for middle earners. Ms Lucas made the call via... Read More