In Estonia, property taxes are low.
The Union of Architects says there are many empty buildings in cities.
They say these buildings could be useful.
For example, for schools or housing.
The tax should be based on the value of the building.
Farms in rural areas are not taxed.
People's homes remain tax-free.
Summer cottages may also be taxed.
If a house is very large, there should be a tax.
In Lithuania, there is a five percent tax.
Estonia could have the same.
Rich people would pay more.
10% of people own 60% of the wealth.
Mart Võrklaev does not support the tax.
He thinks it is too much.
In Tallinn, it might be necessary.
Five years ago, there were many empty houses.
A quarter of the houses were empty.