Property News · August 17, 2018

Cracking summer: UK insurers expect rise in subsidence claims


Heatwave has caused damage to walls of homes, with south-east particularly susceptible Insurers are bracing themselves for a spike in subsidence claims after this summer’s heatwave led to cracks appearing in walls across south-east England. Several big-name insurers have reported that subsidence incidents are up 20% on this time last year. The fear is that that those returning from holidays will see fresh damage and in September there will be an influx of substantial claims. Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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