’It can flip quickly from being idyllic’: the reality of life for young van dwellers priced out of Cornwall’s housing market

Young Cornish people like Skye are increasingly turning to living in old campervans due to skyrocketing property prices driven by tourism and Airbnb rentals. This shift highlights a broader issue of housing unaffordability, forcing many to sacrifice stability for survival. Skye's struggle underscores the human cost of economic changes in Cornwall, where the idyllic lifestyle is overshadowed by the harsh reality of homelessness and the constant fear of eviction. This situation reflects a growing trend in regions where economic shifts make traditional housing out of reach.