Key measures of upcoming budget revealed

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe confirmed that a review of the LPT has been postponed. Picture: Julien Behal

Homeowners will avoid significant property tax hikes and people living in new homes will pay nothing for at least another year.

A review of the local property tax (LPT) has been deferred for a fourth time, meaning there will be no changes in 2021, however, homeowners and motorists will still be caught by increases in carbon tax in the upcoming budget.