CIOT and IFS debate: How is tax damaging the housing market and how can we fix it?

Wednesday 27 November 2024 | 18:30 - 20:00

Join CIOT and the Institute for Fiscal Studies on Wednesday 27 November for another debate at 10-11 Carlton House Terrace!

You can join us at the venue or watch the debate online. The in-person event will be followed by a drinks reception for attendees from 8pm - 9pm.

THE DEBATE

The new government says housing market failures are one of the UK’s biggest barriers to growth. What part does tax have to play in this? How does tax affect the availability and affordability of housing for owner-occupation and for rent?

From capital gains tax to mortgage interest deductions, from VAT on renovations to the furnished holiday lettings regime, from SDLT discounts and surcharges to the council tax single-person discount, how far is tax policy responsible for the problems in the UK housing market? And what can be done about it? Where should the new government start?

Our expert panel brings together tax expertise, corporate insight and political experience, including the minister responsible for the last two business tax roadmaps, to consider these important questions.

THE PANEL

  • Stuart Adam, Senior Economist, Institute for Fiscal Studies
  • Meera Chindooroy, Deputy Director, Campaigns, Public Affairs and Policy, National Residential Landlords Association
  • John Powlton, Head of Investment Management Tax, M&G, and member of the British Property Federation Tax Committee
  • Josh Ryan-Collins, Professor of Economics and Finance, UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose, and author of ‘The demand for housing as an investment: Drivers, outcomes and policy interventions to enhance housing affordability in the UK’ (Oct 24)

Chair: Paul Johnson, Director, Institute for Fiscal Studies

This event is free to attend and open to all with an interest in the topic. The format for this event will be short speeches / presentations from panelists followed by a discussion, with the opportunity for audience members to make comments and put questions to our panel. 

We are now at full capacity for the in person event, however you can live stream the event by following the link here.

If you are unsure at this stage whether you will attend in-person or online you should register to attend in person.

For any queries please contact us.