PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Landlords: Taxation (4 June 2015)
Question Asked
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment he has made of the contribution that private-sector residential landlords make to the economy.
Asked by:
Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)
Asked by:
Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative)
Answer
According to the latest figures published by the Department for Communities and Local Government, the private rental sector accounts for 19% of housing in the UK.
These properties make an important contribution in balancing the wider housing market, which requires a mix of tenures in order to operate effectively. The provision of rented accommodation also supports the economy through improved labour market flexibility.
Answered by:
Mr David Gauke (Independent)
9 June 2015
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