1.3.8: Rural Management

Question 1

Examples of changes in rural population characteristics

Answer 1

• increase in 2nd home owners
• ageing population
• counterurbanisation

Question 2

Transport and service issues

Answer 2

Removal of bus services
Shops, pubs, banks etc close
Poor broadband and mobile coverage
Health services far away
Amazon doesn’t deliver to isolated areas

Question 3

House prices rise due to

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Answer 3

2nd home demand increase

Counter-urbanisation

Question 4

Ongoing challenges in rural areas where no rebranding

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Answer 4

• lack of investment
• decline in employment opportunities
• lack of service provision
• out-migration
• decline in newcomers
• need to retrain orginal population to use new tech

Question 5

Management strategies to decrease housing issues

Answer 5

• Limit purchase of new-build home to locals
• Provide financial assistance to first time buyers
• limit use of second homes
• increase tax on second homes