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Short and Long-term Rentals 2023-06-05

2023-06-05

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Q1 Partial Answer
Anthony Mangnall
▸ Context
Concern about the imbalance between short-term and long-term rental properties.
Whether his Department is taking steps to change the balance between short and long-term rentals. I am concerned about non-unitary councils where 92% of council tax goes to counties and only 8% to districts, affecting local housing needs. We need to incentivise long-term landlords without demonising them.
Rachel Maclean
We are consulting on a registration scheme for short-term lets, introducing use classes and permitted development rights. We aim to balance housing needs with tourism income. Council tax issues are being discussed with the Treasury.
▸ Assessment & feedback
Specific measures to address the distribution of council taxes and incentives for long-term landlords were not specified
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Q2 Partial Answer
Anthony Mangnall
▸ Context
Concern about the impact of short-term rentals on local housing and the distribution of council taxes in non-unitary councils.
Will we look at how 200% council tax affects districts versus counties? Also, will we examine incentivising long-term landlords to ensure justice for them if section 21 is repealed?
Rachel Maclean
The Government's progress on fair treatment for both landlords and tenants. We are bringing forward legislation that will balance the needs of both groups. Council tax issues are being discussed with the Treasury.
▸ Assessment & feedback
Specific measures to address the distribution of council taxes and incentives for long-term landlords were not specified
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Q3 Partial Answer
Luke Pollard Lab Co-op
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport
▸ Context
Concern about the economic benefits of tourism overshadowing the challenges for long-term renters in coastal communities.
With millions expected to visit rural and coastal areas soon, how will new measures announced by the Minister be in place before summer to ensure locals can afford homes without being displaced by short-term rentals?
Rachel Maclean
The Government is taking steps to balance tourist income with housing needs for local people and workers. We are progressing the consultation quickly and will make further announcements.
▸ Assessment & feedback
Specific timeline or measures by summer recess were not provided
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