Retired chartered surveyor Simon Eades reflects on five decades of family holidays to Treyarnon Bay in North Cornwall, sharing fond memories of caravan stays and wooden surfboards. He examines the evolution of the area, noting the increase in coastal path development, the impact of second homes, and the transformation of nearby Padstow from a quiet fishing village to a bustling tourist hub.

Mark Chick, a leading UK authority in leasehold reform, explains commonhold—a little-used property ownership form that might gain prominence with the government's Commonhold White Paper. He outlines the pros and cons of this alternative to traditional leasehold, detailing its potential impact on flat owners in England and Wales.