> The properties people purchase as second and third homes aren't going to make a difference to the people struggling to afford 1 bedroom apartments. They will

> The properties people purchase as second and third homes aren't going to make a difference to the people struggling to afford 1 bedroom apartments. They will. As fewer homes are allocated to current homeowners, they will be instead available to renters. With fewer renters on the market, the cost of renting will decrease.