Housing: Second Homes

Question

Asked by

Lord Taylor of Holbeach
To ask Her Majesty's Government what percentage of rural dwellings are taxed as second homes in each of the regions of England and Wales; and what are the equivalent figures for coastal areas. [HL4660]

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Communities and Local Government & Department for Work and Pensions (Lord McKenzie of Luton)
Details of the percentage of rural dwellings registered as second homes for council tax purposes in each of the regions of England or in coastal areas are not collected centrally.

Data for Wales are a matter for the Welsh Assembly Government.