Rural housing

Rural housing

What is the impact of second-home ownership in rural Britain?

A year ago, a high court ruling backed a decision by the Cornish seaside town of St Ives to deter second-home owners. Has the move had an impact on holiday homes – and are second homes really the problem that critics describe?
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Why are rural house prices in Britain so high?

Why is there a lack of affordable housing in Britain's rural areas? BBC Countryfile Magazine examines how big a problem this is for the countryside, and considers the solutions...

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