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		novok on March 30, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Shadow credit score could decide whether you get a... You'd think a speculation & vacancy tax would solve this, but doesn't seem to as seen in BC, Canada :( More about the tax: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/speculation-vacancy... https://vancouversun.com/business/real-estate/three-years-in...

Dylan16807 on March 30, 2022 [–]

That tax appears to be .5% or 2%? That's not very much for someone that's already giving up rental money. Let's try 8%.

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