Beschreibung:
This new, research-based, book on European second homes offers a comprehensive analysis of the second homes question, drawing on the latest research undertaken in England, Wales and mainland Europe. In this authoritative book, the problem of second homes is linked to broader questions of demography, socio-economic change, and housing in the countryside. The work will appeal to all those interested in the future of rural areas.
Contents: Introduction. The Second Home Debate: Second home ownership and demand; The impacts of second homes. Second Homes In Context: England and Wales: case studies; European experiences: past and present; Mainland Europe and Britain compared. Responding To Second Home Pressures: The evolving framework; Land use planning mechanisms; A new framework for policy; Conclusions; Bibliography; Index.