Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what rules govern council taxes and business rates on (1) blocks of flats for university students, (2) houses in multiple occupation let to university students, and (3) other dwellings let to university students.

Any property occupied for domestic purposes will be valued for council tax. Decisions on valuations are a matter for the Valuation Office Agency (VOA).

Halls of residence which comprise solely of living accommodation or other services used only by residents will be valued for council tax, rather than business rates. Houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) are also subject to council tax, as are dwellings let to university students.