Young Cornish people turn to van living as housing costs rise

With tourists buying up property and landlords opting for lucrative Airbnb rentals, young Cornish people are turning to old campervans to give them a roof over their heads Skye has a thick duvet in the van she calls home in Cornwall. In winter, the 25-year-old goes to bed in several layers of…

First covered Jun 24, 2026 · 10:00 PM PT · 1 article

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1d Guardian Environment ’It can flip quickly from being idyllic’: the reality of life for young van dwellers priced out of Cornwall’s housing market — With tourists buying up property and landlords opting for lucrative Airbnb rentals, young Cornish people are turning to old campervans to give them a roof over…

Appeared in: 2026-06-25 (#15)

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