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FPCs key to driving property flood resilience, says Flood Re
Jonathan Kassian said: “Flood Performance Certificates (FPCs) have huge potential to help householders understand how to protect themselves from flooding."
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Parts of England could become unviable for housing without urgent flood action, warns PIC
The report stated that if flood risk is not managed to support development, key areas could see terminal decline over time.
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Aviva launches flood preparation app for high-risk home insurance customers
The Resilico Connect app lets users sign up for flood alerts and gives practical advice to help protect homes and belongings.
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Flood risk drives £239 home premium increase, research reveals
Compare the Market found homeowners in properties that have flooded paid an average of £437 for their premium, compared with the UK average of £198.
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Over 400,000 homeowners could be “climate mortgage prisoners” by 2050, data finds
Public First, working with the UKSIF, revealed that Boston and Skegness were highlighted as having the highest concentration, with 8,650 at-risk mortgaged homes.
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Flooding and subsidence could cut London property values by up to 31%, study warns
According to research from PriceHubble and MIAC Analytics, 6.8% of UK properties are currently in high flood-risk categories, a figure that could rise to 9.6% under a high-emissions climate scenario.
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One in nine new homes in England built in flood risk zones – Aviva
Jason Storah said: "It’s vital that new homes are built in the right places, with resilience in mind to help homeowners get ready for future impacts.”
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RICS releases information paper on flooding and property
The report covers the types and sources of flooding, from rivers, the coast, surface water, groundwater and infrastructure.
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Intelligent Home Information launches free risk screening reports to help homebuyers
The reports flag issues like flooding, ground instability and nearby infrastructure projects, using the same regulated data solicitors use.
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BIBA launches 2025 Manifesto to tackle flood risk
The Environment Agency reported that 6.3 million properties in England face flood risks.
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Zoopla introduces local area insights for property listings
This feature is the first of several planned investments by Zoopla for 2025.
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Plans for 25,000 new houses set to increase flash flood risk
The building of as many as 25,550 new houses could put extreme pressure on England’s already stretched drainage systems, according to LV=.