Restrictions would limit the ability of non-citizens to buy homes, aiming to keep housing prices affordable for local residents. Proponents argue that it helps maintain affordable housing for locals and prevents property speculation. Opponents argue that it deters foreign investment and can negatively impact the housing market.
85% Yes |
15% No |
85% Yes |
15% No |
See how support for each position on “Foreign Real Estate Investment” has changed over time for 5.1k UK voters.
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See how importance of “Foreign Real Estate Investment” has changed over time for 5.1k UK voters.
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Unique answers from UK users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@9NXHSGB4 days4D
They should be taxed higher as ultimately they're making a lot of money by doing this in places like London and are therefore benefitting from the UK.
@9NWX59J 4 days4D
Only in relation to other properties they may own. So limit them to only one if they are not a resident here. This allows them to stay on the property ladder without taking advantage of rent paying citizens
@9NVVW485 days5D
restrict foreign corporations intending to let the properties, not foreign individuals intending to live in them
@9MV6V5Q3wks3W
Ownership of UK property should be only available to UK residents
@9MVLSSW3wks3W
Yes, and such purchases should be taxed at a higher rate. Investment properties should be outlawed.
@9MV4S773wks3W
It should be monitored/scrutinised to avoid huge numbers of empty homes in large parts of the capital. They don’t contribute to the local economy and they push prices up.
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