’It can flip quickly from being idyllic’: the reality of life for young van dwellers priced out of Cornwall’s housing market
Young people in Cornwall are increasingly living in campervans due to a severe housing crisis driven by tourism and the prevalence of short-term holiday rentals. The article highlights the harsh reality of this lifestyle, including extreme cold and social stigma, contrasting it with the idyllic image of coastal living.
Why it matters
It highlights the growing socio-economic divide in coastal communities where local workers are being priced out of their own neighborhoods by the tourism industry.
With tourists buying up property and landlords opting for lucrative Airbnb rentals, young Cornish people are turning to old campervans to give them a roof over their heads
Focuses on systemic inequality and the negative impact of tourism/landlords on vulnerable populations.
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