Well recognised as one of the most sustainable forms of wealth tax to generate revenue for a government, property tax is a levy on ownership of any immovable property, including land. The onus of payment is on the person who has a legal or beneficial interest in the property.
The tax is payable whether the property is occupied by the owner, rented out or left vacant.
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