The archbishop faced criticism for his second home in France.

It all started when the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, found himself at the center of a scandal due to his own words about the market.real estatein the United Kingdom and the secondhouses, which he has inFranceWellby hasapartmenton the territory of Lambeth, located in London, where all archbishops have lived since the late 12th century. In addition, it has a six-roomhouseinNormandy...where a small two-bedroom cottage is located. For centuries, this apartment has served as his primary residence, and according to his representative, the French house is the only property owned by the archbishop.

In recent days, there have been numerous statements in which Welby criticized the owners of secondary properties.housesIn the UK, he claims that they contribute to the housing crisis. He calls such people greedy speculators who harm local communities. Although his French property remains empty, this has not stopped him from urging others not to place too much importance on the investment value of real estate. Welby's frequent comments have focused on the need to create genuine community ties, rather than just building houses for buyers who, in his opinion, see them as an investment.

Criticism of homeowners with multiple properties

In his/her book"Rethinking Britain: Funds of Hope"In the upcoming release next month, he harshly criticizes those who own multiple homes. In his opinion, this creates a dysfunctional real estate market and destroys local communities. He also expresses concerns about the situation where property owners have no intention of either living in or renting out their properties. In the past, he has expressed hope that changing attitudes towards real estate will help overcome this issue.

In response to critical opinions about his property, Welby stated that his house in France is the only home his family uses when they can take a break and enjoy some privacy.