Written question asked by Lord Kennedy of Southwark (Labour) on Wednesday, 16 November 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 30 November 2016. It was answered by Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth (Conservative) on Tuesday, 29 November 2016 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.

Right to Buy Scheme: Housing Associations

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government when the provisions of the Housing and Planning Act 2016 relating to the higher value levy will come into force.

Answer: The provisions in the Housing and Planning Act 2016 relating to the sale of vacant higher value local authority housing came into force on Royal Assent. However there is a number of steps that must be taken before local authorities will be required to make payments to Government under these powers. This includes making regulations defining higher value, which will be subject to the affirmative procedure, and consulting before making a determination. Further information will be shared in due course.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: HL3303
Session: 2016-17
Registered interest declared: Yes
Subjects: Council housing Finance Empty property Housing associations Sales Right to buy scheme
Legislation: Housing and Planning Act 2016
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