property tax

U.K. home sales fell over the four weeks ended Nov. 23 as buyers stayed away over fears of higher property taxes in the budget, according to a report by real-estate agency Zoopla.

There’s also a new property tax on homes worth more than £2 million.

He aims to beat the chains on price, he has said, by allowing stores to operate free of rent and property taxes at city-owned sites.

Homeownership costs vary widely based on location, property tax, HOA fees, maintenance, insurance, and the prevailing interest rates, which are still too high for many would-be buyers.

On top of surging homeowners-insurance premiums, property taxes are also pushing up people’s costs and putting pressure on their ability to cover basic expenses.