Rushanara Ali

Rushanara Ali

Labour — Bethnal Green and Stepney

Speaking in the House of Commons on 12 September 2024

Debate

Short-term Lets: Regulation

Contribution

I thank my hon. Friend for her contribution. Where a short-term let does not meet the relevant lettings criteria, it will usually be considered a second home and will be liable for council tax, including the council tax premium where councils have introduced it. However, we recognise that this may not go far enough towards ensuring that all short-term lets are properly contributing to the local tax system, as the premium will not impact those short-term lets that are eligible for business rates. We will continue to keep the tax treatment of short-term lets under review and will consider what more is needed to achieve our aims. Short-term lets are just a part of the housing challenge in our country, which is why we are determined to address the issue of affordability and to do what is necessary to get Britain building again.

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