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Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?

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.

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Response rates from 16.6k UK voters.

81%
Yes
19%
No

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 @B6HS64Qanswered…10mos10MO

No, but a certain percentage of residential property should be reserved for UK residents and citizens only

 @BD8D4D2answered…2mos2MO

Yes, but don’t ban it just regulate it so one company doesn’t own half the homes in Britain

 @BDYRW7C answered…2wks2W

Yes, Properties within the UK should be owned by someone from within the UK.

 @BDSJHTGanswered…4wks4W

Yes, and ban all foreign INVESTORS (I'm talking like companies that aren't run in britain)

 @BDHYWBP answered…1mo1MO

Yes and by hedgefunds like blackrock

 @BDFKG4Hanswered…1mo1MO

No, but there should be an annual tax on property not owned by UK citizens

 @BDDHFN7answered…1mo1MO

No, but if it's not used as permanent residence then a tax proportional to the value should be applied

 @BDF8TD5answered…1mo1MO

should not be allowed to own multiple properties

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