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 Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 8:07 am Post subject: Massive Council Tax Rises coming in 2007 !! |
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Families who live in desirable areas face massive increases in their council tax bills under plans being drawn up by Labour, it was revealed.
Homeowners in affluent neighbourhoods with good schools, low crime rates and clean streets could be charged thousands of pounds extra than those in more run down places.
Ministers have purchased sophisticated 'Big Brother' computer systems which calculate the desirability of an area based on the quality of local services and the types of people who live there.
The software, which will be used in the forthcoming revaluation of all 21 million homes in England, contains astonishingly detailed data on the number of households, even those who have pets, wear contact lenses or are vegetarian.
It allows inspectors to put a precise value on each home, based not only by its size and features, but its location.
The move is a further blow to homeowners who are facing the prospect of being fined for refusing to let council tax inspectors come into their homes to photograph any improvements.
Campaigners have warned that bills could rise by as much as four times in areas which are deemed 'desirable' - sending some bills spiralling from £1,000 to £4,000.
The Acorn computer system uses marketing information obtained from companies, such as credit card and stores, to create a detailed analysis of individuals and their neighbourhoods based on 287 'lifestyle variables'.
http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-23372559-details/Now%20a%20tax%20just%20for%20living%20in%20a%20nice%20area/article.do |
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Sugarbabe
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| Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 3:06 pm Post subject: |
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| somethings got to make the property market snap, and looks like it will be council taxes |
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