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Toronto increases vacant home tax to 3%

October 11, 2023

In its first year, Toronto’s vacant home tax created more than $50 million in revenue for the city. The purpose of the tax is to deter speculators from withholding potential housing for residents and now the city is increasing the incentive to do just that. Matthew Bingley reports.

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