Pretty Beyond Paradise town in the South West where it is 'impossible' for locals to live

Second-home owners are said to be selling their properties in a picturesque town in the South West.

Looe, in Cornwall, is beloved by holidaymakers and fans of the BBC's Beyond Paradise.

While the return of permanent residents to homes that were previously vacant for months on end is being celebrated, there's still concern in this idyllic setting. A property agent has warned that first-time buyers continue to be priced out of the market, with some residents having to camp in tents and rely on friends' sofas.

They claim that houses in this charming town have become unaffordable due to wealthy Londoners relocating from the capital seeking the peace and quiet the coastal haven provides.

Looe will be

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