Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 61662

Second Homes

Tabled: 20 June 2025
Answered: 30 June 2025

Question

Edward Morello

Liberal Democrat — West Dorset

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to prevent the purchase as second homes of homes sold under section 157 of the Housing Act 1985 in (a) areas of high housing demand and (b) We

Answer

Matthew Pennycook
It is for local planning authorities to assess the size, type and tenure of housing needed for different groups in the community, including young families and older residents. As set out in the Written Ministerial Statement I made on 26 November 2024 (HCW...
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