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Written question asked by Neil Parish (Conservative) on Thursday, 19 October 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 October 2017. It was answered by Lord Sharma (Conservative) on Friday, 27 October 2017 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.


Gazumping

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to take steps to mitigate the adverse effects of the practice of gazumping in the housing market.

Answer

On 22 October my Department launched a Call for Evidence on the home buying and selling process. We have asked how we should best tackle gazumping, and will develop plans in the light of this feedback.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
108748
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Gazumping
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk