Voter backlash prompts Government rethink on property tax

Homeowners will be spared massive increases in their local property tax (LPT) bills after 2019 under plans being devised by the Government.

Allowing each local authority to set a different rate of LPT to avoid large increases in bills for homeowners is the preferred choice to avoid a voter backlash.

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has announced a review of the property tax to conclude in time for October’s budget to determine the system of charging post 2019.