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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Short and Long-term Rentals

Monday 5 June 2023 · 3 questions

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 3 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Government is consulting on a registration scheme for short-term lets and introducing use classes and permitted development rights
  • Council tax issues affecting local housing needs are being discussed with the Treasury
  • Government aims to balance the needs of landlords and tenants with new legislation

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Anthony Mangnall
Housing Local Government
Context

Concern about the imbalance between short-term and long-term rental properties.

Question

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.

Answer from 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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific measures to address the distribution of council taxes and incentives for long-term landlords were not specified

How: Under Review

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Q2 Anthony Mangnall
Taxation Housing Local Government
Context

Concern about the impact of short-term rentals on local housing and the distribution of council taxes in non-unitary councils.

Question

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 Also, will we examine incentivising long-term landlords to ensure justice for them if section 21 is repealed?

Answer from 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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific measures to address the distribution of council taxes and incentives for long-term landlords were not specified

How: Under Review

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Q3 Luke Pollard Labour (Co-op) Plymouth Sutton and Devonport
Housing Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Context

Concern about the economic benefits of tourism overshadowing the challenges for long-term renters in coastal communities.

Question

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?

Answer from 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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific timeline or measures by summer recess were not provided

How: Under Review

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