SubsidenceSubsidence payouts reach £297m as clay-soil risks affect homebuying
Subsidence payouts reached £297m by 2025, according to Groundsure, raising questions about insurance and property checks for buyers in areas with clay soils.
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InsuranceHome insurance premiums averaged £391 in spring 2025, ABI figures show
Home insurance premiums averaged £391 for combined cover in April to June 2025, according to the ABI, but the figure does not predict individual renewal costs.
17 October 2026
Weather & climateUK home insurance: Scotland gales follow record claims
UK home insurance faces renewed weather pressure as gales reach north-west Scotland, following record claims and forecasts of an underwriting loss for the sector.
15 October 2026
SubsidenceSubsidence claims could reach £250m in four months, specialist warns
Subsidence claims could reach £250m between August and November 2026, according to Geobear, as specialists warn that drought damage is spreading beyond established hotspots.
15 October 2026
InsuranceUK home insurance prices: renewal quotes may rise despite annual falls
UK home insurance prices showed signs of rising in June, according to Defaqto, but differences between insurers mean the market average may not reflect renewal quotes.
15 October 2026
SubsidenceSubsidence claims surge as homeowners face long repair waits
Subsidence claims are rising sharply at some insurers, while affected homeowners describe worsening damage, delayed inspections and uncertainty over repairs and the cost of future cover.
15 October 2026
SubsidenceUK subsidence payouts reach £307m as London risk projections rise
UK subsidence payouts reached a record £307 million in 2025, while new geological projections underline why buyers need to look beyond a property's postcode.
15 October 2026