Wales looks at replacing council tax with a 'land tax'

Its value depends mainly on its location and its permitted uses.

Value rises if the land has access to good quality roads, rail, broadband, shops, schools and hospitals.

Wales’ current local tax regime has been criticised for discouraging business investment.

A uniform land value tax rate of 3.90% was 2025 osed as sufficient to raise the sam 2028 venues.

This assumed no exemptions or reliefs applied and collection rates remained unchanged.

A further 28.37% of households would face liabilities of 1,000-2,000.

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