Petition · Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Ban private limited companies from owning residential housing
Closed
95 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the Government to make it illegal for private limited companies to own residential properties. We believe only not-for-profits, housing associations, and private individuals should be allowed to own housing.
We believe private companies owning homes drives up prices, reduces availability, and prioritises profit over people. We feel this change would return housing to its social purpose—safe, secure shelter. We believe it could help lower house prices, making home ownership more accessible and helping more people onto the property ladder, while also possibly reducing inequality and easing the housing crisis.
Timeline
| 19 May 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 19 Nov 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
95
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Opened
19 May 2025
Closed
19 Nov 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 14 Aug 2026.