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[-] considerealization@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 days ago

I agree that such tax reform (and other regulatory measures) is really needed.

But, if the units are purpose built for affordable housing (as proposed federally in https://liberal.ca/housing-plan/ , for instance), this should at least not fall into the investor problem, no?

[-] seestheday@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 day ago

I don’t see anything that stops investors from buying the homes to rent out. Without it we’re bound to continue to move towards effectively feudalism.

The only thing I have heard of that will actually solve this long term is a heavy cost neutral land tax. Tax the land for the value you can get for renting it and then redistribute the tax income equally back to the people.

this post was submitted on 19 Apr 2025
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