Written question asked by David Simmonds (Conservative) on Wednesday, 10 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 June 2026. It was answered by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Friday, 19 June 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Council Tax: Surcharges
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the council tax surcharge on (a) housebuilding and (b) house prices.
- Answer
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The Government expects a minimal effect on properties subject to the new charge and very little impact on properties below the threshold. House prices are affected by a range of factors, the Surcharge is targeted at fewer than 1% of the highest value properties. The Government is committed to delivering 1.5 million homes this Parliament.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 8766
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Construction Council tax Housing Prices Surcharges
- Contains statistics
- Yes
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- 2026-06-19 13:33:17 +0100
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