Emeritus Prof Christopher May on Nostr: If #secondhomes are a key aspect of the #housingcrisis (they are!), nevertheless the ...

If #secondhomes are a key aspect of the #housingcrisis (they are!), nevertheless the problem is concentrated on England & Wales 's coastline(s).

As Councils seek more powers to get empty & under-used times back into use, this aspect of the crisis at least seems to be pretty geographically concentrated, suggesting perhaps a more targeted policy around councils with large 'visitor economy' exposure?

However, as this also suggests problems with empty homes elsewhere are differently caused!