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Housing: Sales

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 12 February 2026UIN 111133

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the Land Registry holds information on the numbers of sales of primary homes by local authority area in 2025.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

HM Land Registry does not collect or hold information that confirms whether a registered property purchase is a primary residence.

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