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Second Homes: Council Tax

Asked by Paul HolmesConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 16 January 2026UIN 103893

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of the second homes council tax premium on house prices.

Answered by Alison McGovern

The use of council tax premiums is at local authorities’ discretion. The Government does not make housing market assessments based on premiums.

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