Property tax is probably the most insideous tax that’s ever existed....
When weaponized, it’s totally waaaay beyond just being evil.
You are correct, in some countries they impose no real estate taxes because it’s seen as cruel.
Down on your luck? Can’t pay the tax no? Out on the street you go!
(Where I live we have well north of $5,000 property tax on a 2,000 sq ft property. And when you go to a park you have to pee behind a tree because there are no restrooms.)