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"Having a nice view or living next door to a golf course are going to cost householders more in council tax under Labour plans.
Taxpayers are set to be charged hundreds of pounds extra a year if they are in a conservation area, next to an open space, have a swimming pool or tennis court or enjoy full or partial views of the sea, hills, mountains, lakes or rivers.
Extra charges are also expected to be levied on homes with more bedrooms than average, conservatories, large patios or gardens, roof terraces or balconies. Homes in "gated communities" will also face higher bills."
etc...
Of course, it needs a fancy new computer system...
"Detailed documentation from John Prescott's Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, shows that the exercise will cost at least £105 million. Of this, £45 million is going on a new "computer-assisted mass appraisal system" which will help officials to obtain specific details on every property in England."
Sending out surveyors to check the details will obviously cost, but £45 million is on a new "computer-assisted mass appraisal system" ?
Sigh...
"Having a nice view or living next door to a golf course are going to cost householders more in council tax under Labour plans.
Taxpayers are set to be charged hundreds of pounds extra a year if they are in a conservation area, next to an open space, have a swimming pool or tennis court or enjoy full or partial views of the sea, hills, mountains, lakes or rivers.
Extra charges are also expected to be levied on homes with more bedrooms than average, conservatories, large patios or gardens, roof terraces or balconies. Homes in "gated communities" will also face higher bills."
etc...
Of course, it needs a fancy new computer system...
"Detailed documentation from John Prescott's Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, shows that the exercise will cost at least £105 million. Of this, £45 million is going on a new "computer-assisted mass appraisal system" which will help officials to obtain specific details on every property in England."
Sending out surveyors to check the details will obviously cost, but £45 million is on a new "computer-assisted mass appraisal system" ?
Sigh...
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