EU set to ban Britons buying second homes in 'ideological' crackdown
Original published 12 September 2026 · Briefing prepared 2026-09-12
GB News describes proposed European housing measures that could allow restrictions on second-home purchases in places facing housing pressures. The report includes criticism from MEPs and possible implications for British buyers. Its account concerns proposed powers and local conditions, so it should not be read as confirmation of an existing blanket ban across the EU.
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