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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Subsidence
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
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