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Written question asked by Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 27 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 April 2026. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 April 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Housing: Stamp Duty Land Tax

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of the (a) fiscal and (b) regulatory framework, including Stamp Duty Land Tax rates, for residential property traders on (i) rates of downsizing and (ii) the release of under-occupied homes onto the market.

Answer

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
129973
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Housing Housing occupancy Stamp duty land tax
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk