Cabinet proposes higher hoarding tax as Lai talks housing policy

Vice President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) pledged Thursday to back a new house tax rate plan for owners of vacant residential properties unveiled by the Cabinet and support an increase in the benefits of a program to help first-time house buyers if elected president in 2024.

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