Newquay is a town of contrasts.  Along the coastline can be found various high value properties, close to the shore and enjoying...

Newquay is a settlement, which has undergone considerable change over the years.  Originating as Tewynplustri or Towan Blystra in 1305,...

Newquay on Cornwalls north coast is a town of contrasts, a town with different meanings for different groups. For some its home, where...

With government finances in dire straits according to some economists and commentators (though they appear unaware of how government...

Data published by the Office for National Statistics provides an insight into the short-term lets sector in Cornwall.    There was an...

Cornwall is a major holiday destination, which has resulted in a significant number of properties being used for second homes or holiday,...

One phenomenon, which has arisen in relation to housing policy, is the rise in the YIMBY movement – Yes In My Back Yard.  Although their...

How do different age groups vary in terms of income, tax paid and work? Income and tax Using HMRC data it is possible to estimate the...

Analysing data on housing tenure is problematical for a number of reasons. As is often the case there are issues about the data. An...

The data in this post is from an ONS bulletin. It is a useful source of data on the short-term holiday rental market in Cornwall.   UK...

Data from the Office for National Statistics provides estimates of the total number of dwellings in Cornwall broken down by tenure. ONS...

Data from the Office for National Statistics provides estimates of the total number of dwellings in Cornwall broken down by tenure. ONS...

ITV had a recent item examining the housing crisis in Cornwall.  But as with many reports by journalists it gave only a partial picture. ...

With government finances in dire straits according to some economists and commentators (though they appear unaware of how government...

The concept of externalities is an important part of economic theory.  Some negative externalities are not only recognised but...

The Office for National Statistics released the annual affordability data on March 24th.  This shows median house prices, Median gross,...

Later this week a post on the issue of wealth and what to tax and what not to tax. Part of a series of posts examining this important...

The Office for National Statistics released the annual affordability data on March 24th.  This shows median house prices, Median gross,...

Coming soon more posts on affordable housing!

The Office for National Statistics released the annual housing affordability data on March 24th. This compares full-time earnings with...