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Written question asked by Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 27 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 December 2025. It was answered by Matthew Pennycook (Labour) on Friday, 5 December 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Housing: Older People

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of proposed reforms to exit fees charged on retirement properties.

Answer

The government recognises the importance of helping older people to live independently at home for as long as possible and is committed to enhancing provision and choice for older people in the housing market, including retirement or sheltered housing.

As set out in the Written Ministerial Statement I made on 26 November 2024 (HCWS249), the government is giving careful consideration to the recommendations from the Older People's Housing Taskforce report, including its recommendation that the government should implement the Law Commission’s 2017 recommendations to regulate event fees.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
95246
Session
2024-26
Related items
Older People’s Housing Taskforce
Tuesday, 26 November 2024
Written statements
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Housing Fees and charges Older people
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk