Real Estate Insights: Sweetening the dog's breakfast that is British property taxes

Paul Cheshire

Journal of Property Investment & Finance, 2026, vol. 44, issue 3, 208-212

Abstract: PurposeThis study aims to stimulate debate on the long overdue strategic reform of property taxes.Design/methodology/approachThis study adopts an approach combining a systematic literature review with economic analysis.FindingsProperty tax reform is highly desirable and practical. Strategically thought-out reform could align incentives in a both economically and socially efficient way. There are powerful implications for the form and mechanisms of property taxes. There are also implications for policy and environmental efficiency and equity.Originality/valueThis study draws on existing literature but provides a novel analysis and solutions.

Keywords: Property tax; Equity; Real estate research; Energy efficiency; Incentives to develop; Labour market incentives; Wealth tax (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.1108/JPIF-02-2026-0038

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