Should minions be the instrument of rich people?

tenofspades · 17 Nov 2021 at 15:33

In Cornwall, there's a situation. All the Londoners have gone and bought second homes in Cornwall, or they have taken homes to use to rent out as Airbnb.

So this is the dilemma.
(1) Rich people surely deserve an output for their money as they've worked hard for it. So buying a second home or a holiday home is not that significant a crime.
(2) Local people want the ability to buy in the local area. But should local people have first preference, or should they have to move where the market dictates?

tenofspades · 17 Nov 2021 at 21:27

but people who block plans for new homes tend to be nimbys, when the people who want the homes tend to be the growing families.(who also are typically politically apathetic)

I think I agree a home should be a home, if rich people want to spend their money, there's plenty of like holiday homes, chalets, caravans that they can do so with.

tenofspades · 20 Nov 2021 at 13:07

a couple in Cornwall both working full time, but the woman expecting a baby and can't afford to rent a place in the area (because of all the second homes)
https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/young-couple-being-evicted-because-6208134

tenofspades · 20 Nov 2021 at 14:27

yeah in theory she should be able to stay in the houseshare, but then you got to consider the other tenants too. Crying baby etc.

I think housing was built to accomodate the local population and local workers first and foremost. So these people with second homes should be at least required to rent them out. As to buying a home, maybe that is more where the market dictates.

tenofspades · 20 Nov 2021 at 14:29

Puzzled said:
You won't be a priority for a council flat now if you don't have kids.

Average age of a first time homebuyer now is about 33 so while waiting until then to have kids is possible, its not for everyone.

Sometimes younger parents are better. Shouldn't have to navigate a labyrinth just to be able to have them.