Thursday, Jun 14, 2007
Good for them!
rentfreecornwall: Over 1000 Cornish holiday homes squatted
The craze for squatting holiday homes in Cornwall has increased in popularity in recent months, as over 1000 residences are now in full-time occupation by squatters. The huge upsurge in squatting second homes or holiday homes in Cornwall has brought about peace and stability for local communities, according to local residents. *** [Poster Comment] And I can see this spreading, and why not if local families have no chance of getting on the property ladder due to rich cityfolk - remember Ireland.
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1. tyrellcorporation said...
Inspired! I just can't believe it's taken this long for direct action to start.
2. Scott said...
I used to go down Cornwall a lot as a boy and later as a teenager; family and friends down here. They are very nice people but believe me, you do not want to upset these pirate folk. Falmouth, Lands End and St Ives were very nice.
3. Alex228 said...
it's time to start squatting all over UK now
4. Darren said...
All of us thought that we had it bad, your heart has to go out to local people in the Cornwall area.
They sound absolutely livid at what is going on with their housing, so when will something be done ? I really wish there was a hint of an answer but I can't see things improving. I think we have all been duped into believing that we are a "classless" society but in reality the rich have never taken us for a bigger ride.
All most of us want is somewhere to live, most people don't even want social mobility anymore, just a normal life and that is being denied to an increasing amount of people.
Utterly sad.
5. Davros said...
I'm a Cornish bloke who was forced to move away to get a decent job. The trouble is, such has been the housebuying mania I can't go back to even the cheapest areas.
What the locals do is beyond me?
6. tyrellcorporation said...
The Cornish endured centuries of rape and pillage from marauding mariners so it's not really surprising they're a bunch of nutters - you had to be. Now though they're slowly being replaced by well-healed media-types from Islington driving shiny Q7s...
It really would make me chuckle though if squatting made a big comeback - IMHO it should because so many rural villages are now dead zones during the week and in the Winter months. It's actually an obcene state of affairs when so many people are homeless or stuck with parents.
7. Ticktock said...
There is a link here to a similar movement in wales which asks -
But why should we build new houses for rich strangers?
Just MAYBE they could compete in the existing market - just MAYBE they could afford to buy a house that's already been built! Why on earth do WE have to build homes WE can't afford for THEM?
Here here! Unffortunately, for now, they only seem to see the role of property developers and local councils in cheating them, rather than the broader role of banks and government, but this now can't be far away.
Tick tock tick tock
8. inbreda said...
Oh yes - it would be great if all of those people with holiday homes in places like devon found they were squatted in - particularly if the squatters were awarded ownership. And particularly if their property in Spain was land-grabbed!!
Fingers crossed.
9. Trough2010 said...
I don't think squatting is the answer. It goes against ownership principles. Empty houses and undeveloped land should be taxed. That would release some capacity and bring down prices.
10. Pintail said...
davros
I'm live in cornwall, actually moved down here for a job, to answer your question seems like unless you have rich parents you dont have chance. we have tried to save as much as possible for a deposit but prices have escalated so much that there is no chance of buying in the immediate future. but it is fantastic, as you know, to live here, and bugger it there is more to life than buying a house. with the question of buying taken out of my hands I feel free to just get on with life, whats the point in worrying. anyway surfs up, oh bugger no its not 1ft and onshore ah well, perfect surf for glorious sunshine.