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Written question asked by Marquess of Lothian (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 November 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 November 2023. It was answered by Baroness Penn (Conservative) on Monday, 20 November 2023 on behalf of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.

Housing Occupancy

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to incentivise people to downsize to smaller homes so that under-occupied family homes can be released into the housing market.

Answer

The Government has announced £10 billion investment in housing supply since the start of this Parliament, with housing supply interventions due ultimately to unlock over 1 million new homes over the Spending Review 2021 period and beyond.

At the same time, the Government recognises that a better choice of accommodation to suit changing needs can help older people remain living independently for longer and feel more connected to their communities.

The Government has established an independent Older People’s Housing Taskforce to look at how a greater choice of housing might be provided for older people, including for those who wish to move from their home, releasing family homes into the market.

The year-long Taskforce launched in May 2023 and the Government is looking forward to receiving its final recommendations in 2024.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL50
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Incentives Housing occupancy
Link
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