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thatdemguy

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4. I wonder how many would scream bloody murder if this was suggested in the US.

Reply to RainCaster (Reply #3)

Tue Jan 14, 2025, 10:32 PM

Jan 2025

Spain plans to limit the number of homes foreigners purchase by raising taxes by up to 100% on properties bought by people who are not EU citizens and do not reside in an EU country — often buyers of investment or vacation properties.

The above quote if mirrored here would prevent migrants from being able to buy houses in the US as they are not a citizen, but do reside in the US. And I am sure there are migrants who own rental houses in the US.

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Why is Spain considering a 100% tax on homes bought by non-EU buyers? [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 2025 OP

Spain seems like a growing component of the EU. Probably a lot of US/Eastern European/Chinese money looking for RE OAITW r.2.0 Jan 2025 #1

non resident speculators driving up the cost of housing for residents. bad scene nt msongs Jan 2025 #2

For the same reason the US should impose such a tax on investment firms RainCaster Jan 2025 #3

I wonder how many would scream bloody murder if this was suggested in the US. thatdemguy Jan 2025 #4