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Rent a Room Scheme

Tuesday 24 March 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Andrew Lewer asked if the threshold for live-in landlords with two or more lodgers should be raised to 9,500.
  • The Minister stated that raising the threshold aimed to support living standards, free up space in the housing market, and simplify tax administration.
  • The Minister agreed to review the matter further in response to concerns raised.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Andrew Lewer Con South Northamptonshire
Taxation Housing
Context

Inquires about the socioeconomic effects of raising the Rent a Room Scheme threshold to £7,500 in 2016.

Question

Asks if there should be a higher level for live-in landlords with two or more lodgers, potentially at £9,500 and requests a virtual meeting with the Lodger Landlords Association.

Answer from Jesse Norman

States that raising the threshold was designed to support living standards, free up space in the housing market and simplify tax administration. Acknowledges 2018 consultations showed consensus on effectiveness of the relief but agrees to review the matter further.

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