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Van and motorhome living as a response to the Canary Islands housing crisis

25.01.2026 13:20 1 min 1 source
Canarias7 SPA
Van and motorhome living as a response to the Canary Islands housing crisis
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On the Canary Islands, some residents are turning to permanent van and motorhome living due to high housing costs. For instance, one retiree gave his apartment to his son, who could not afford rent, and now lives in a fully equipped van. Another hotel worker uses a motorhome to avoid rental costs that would exceed half of his salary.

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25.01.2026 Canarias7 SPA

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