Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 45701

Probate: Empty Property

Tabled: 17 April 2025

Answered: 28 April 2025

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

Conservative — Thirsk and Malton

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many homes are empty due to probate.

Answer

Jim McMahon

The government does not collect data on the number of properties which are empty due to probate. However, we do collect data on the number of dwellings which are exempt from council tax due to the death of the occupant. As of the latest available data, 13...

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