Gross disposable household income (GDHI) is the amount of money that all of the individuals in the household sector have available for...

There is ongoing speculation about whether the government will consider introducing some form of wealth tax.  Several lobby groups have...

According to a news report on 2nd September, “ One of Cornwall’s leading developers has submitted its plans to deliver hundreds of...

In July 2024 the government introduced new housing targets.  Overall the objective is for a total of 1.5 million over a four-year period...

So what can we learn from the growth of Newquay?  To recap, Newquay has seen a dramatic growth in housing and population. It is spreading...

The government constantly reiterates the phrase ‘Getting Britain building again’ as if prior to 2024 house building stagnated.  Looking...

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...