Editor's note: This brief was summarised by The Property AI Newsroom from a report by Guardian Property. Read the original article for full details. Many UK teams now handle this with dedicated property inventory software.
One in Nine New Homes in England Built on Flood Risk Land
A recent study by Aviva has found that one in nine new homes in England are being built on land at risk of flooding. These developments are often constructed entirely within existing planning rules.
The Guardian Property report highlights how the current system allows developers to build on flood-prone land, with homeowners ultimately bearing the cost. The investigation, led by Josh Toussaint-Strauss, examines the mechanisms that enable this practice within the housing and construction sectors.
For letting agents and inventory clerks, the findings underscore the importance of checking flood risk for properties, signing up for flood warnings, and making flood plans. These steps are recommended to help manage the potential impact of flooding on residential properties.
Source: Guardian Property