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12 stories from Property Pulse UK
InsuranceHome insurance after flooding averages £437 a year, according to Compare the Market, highlighting a recurring cost buyers should investigate before committing to a property.
4 hrs ago
Weather & climateFlood risk in England is going unrecognised by more than two million people, according to an Environment Agency warning urging households to check and prepare.
11 hrs ago
InsuranceHome 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
InsuranceAn LV= subsidence claim has left a family awaiting major repairs, while the insurer reviews an annual premium increase from £400 to £2,500.
16 October 2026
InsuranceNew homes in flood-risk areas could become difficult to insure, Aviva’s chief executive has warned, putting the location and resilience of developments under scrutiny.
16 October 2026
InsuranceUK home insurance premiums rose 31% between January 2022 and August 2024, according to parliamentary research commissioned by the SNP ahead of that autumn’s Budget.
16 October 2026
Weather & climateUK 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
InsuranceUK 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 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
SubsidenceSubsidence risk projections cover properties in 246 English constituencies, according to Greenpeace, but the analysis does not predict which individual homes will suffer damage.
15 October 2026
SubsidenceUK 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
Weather & climateFlood Performance Certificates will be tested in England later this year, with Flood Re aiming to recognise home protection measures alongside exposure to flooding.
15 October 2026