Second home owners

My partner and I are both Cornish and both work for local Cornish businesses, we have worked hard to save deposits which is difficult whilst on a low Cornish wage.

We have previously owned a property but we are now renting whilst we find the house the suits our needs.

The Cornish folk have always struggled with competing with second home owners and cash buyers out of county, since COVID thebuyers market has gone crazy. We have seen houses go on the market, we call to book to view and we have been told they have been sold for full asking from individuals outside the county that haven’t even seen the property. This has been the running theme for us over the last month, we have had 3 viewings cancelled and full price had been offered before our appointment, and 2 properties which we have offered full asking price which have been rejected in favour of trying to get more...

How will locals ever be able to buy a property whilst competing with out of county wages and second home owners. Something needs to be put in place to support the local people and prevent us from being driven out.

Victoria