Written question asked by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Monday, 8 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 June 2026. It was answered by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 June 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

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Second Homes: Council Tax

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his department has undertaken, or plans to undertake, post-legislative assessment or research on the effect of the second homes council tax premium on local housing markets.

Answer

It is for individual councils to decide whether to make use of council tax premiums based on their own local circumstances.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

7450

Session

2026-27

Subjects

Council tax Housing Sales Second homes

Link

View this Written question on www.parliament.uk