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HOW CORNWALL’S RENTERS ARE FACING HOMELESSNESS

Cornwall might be one of the UK’s most sought-after staycation destinations, but behind the stunning coastal views is an unprecedented homelessness crisis.

With soaring housing prices and rents, tenants are being handed eviction notices as landlords look to switch to holiday lets or sell up due to rising interest rates.

Meanwhile, emergency accommodation is filling the void as people are put up in hotels or homeless pods installed in council car parks.

The council recently confirmed plans for 18 modular homes

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