Fairer ways to tax property

‘Again we see that only little people pay proper taxes,’ writes John Worrall.Sure, it would be nice if local councils got a slice of stamp duty on property purchases in their areas (Tycoon’s property spree prompts calls for taxes to stay local, 9 February) but the far more urgent need is for a revamp of council tax, as evidenced by Ken Griffin’s purchase of those two London bijous.Reportedly costing £195m, they will attract combined council tax of just £2,842,