English rules out 'poll tax' on Chinese house buyers
NZ won't be following Australia with fees for foreign purchasers.
Finance Minister Bill English has ruled out the return of a Chinese poll tax.
The Australian government has proposed a series of fees and penalties to deter residential property buyers from China and to preserve the dream of home ownership for all citizens.
Treasurer Joe Hockey has announced a
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Nevil Gibson
Fri, 27 Feb 2015
Fri, 27 Feb 2015
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English rules out 'poll tax' on Chinese house buyers
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