UK Coastal Communities Struggle with Airbnb Influx and Rising Property Prices

Northumberland has emerged as a profitable location for holiday let owners, with rental incomes in places like Seahouses and Bamburgh rising by over 25% in the past year (Telegraph). Meanwhile, Angus in Scotland has been identified as the most affordable place to live in the UK with an average house price of £164,076, contrasting sharply with the high prices in Kensington and Chelsea, London (Express). However, the surge in holiday lets, particularly in popular seaside towns, is causing significant issues for local communities. In Abersoch, North Wales, the influx of Airbnb rentals is driving up property prices and pushing out long-term residents, leading to school closures and a lack of affordable housing (Daily Mail). Similarly, residents in Morecambe, Lancashire, are facing problems with campervans and caravans dumping waste, which is degrading their living environment (The Sun).