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...

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

A rural area [The photo is not where a site has been proposed] Context Cornwall Council has a process whereby landowners and others may “...

Data from the latest Wealth and Assets Survey provides an insight into the type and value of housing wealth in the UK. There are number...

Two main approaches to dealing with wealth disparities are usually put forward -  to have a standard tax on wealth over a certain...

The question of wealth is one that generates debate amongst commentators and politicians.  Great disparities in wealth are regarded by...

Understanding the context around housing and housing issues operates is essential.  Contrary to the simplistic assertions made by the...

Several reasons are usually given to support boosting the UK population - including a perceived shortage of workers or a need to offset...

If anyone walks around many of our towns we find areas which are ‘green’ in the sense they are not built on, yet are wildlife deserts –...

A major problem with the concept of growth is that it is too simplistic a concept.  Growth data is based on the Gross Domestic Product...