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Would you buy this house near floor zone / river?
SharkMoney
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Hello
I am looking at new build properties and one site has the perfect house but doing my research I found the environment agency map for flood zones. I’ve put a red dot where the house would be - the site goes up hill away from the flood zone so not sure if this makes a difference.
I am looking at new build properties and one site has the perfect house but doing my research I found the environment agency map for flood zones. I’ve put a red dot where the house would be - the site goes up hill away from the flood zone so not sure if this makes a difference.
I looked up planning permission for the site and found a huge food risk assessment carried out by a 3rd party which says using latest simulation models the flood zones are smaller and further away from the development.
But with everything on the news this week it’s got me very nervous!!
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No.If you will the end, you must will the means.0
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Yes.Love living in a village in the country side0
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No chance0
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Probably yes, but how high above the river is the house?
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I don’t know how to work that out!notrouble said:Probably yes, but how high above the river is the house?0 -
What do other purchasers think about the proximity? Have you checked if this land has flooded in the past and whether you can get insurance. I personally would not buy so close unless on higher ground
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It would depend entirely in how high up the hill the house is.
But in general, no, I wouldn't ever consider a house with any prospect of flooding.0 -
This is where I’m confused. Do the EA maps take into account higher ground?carefullycautious said:What do other purchasers think about the proximity? Have you checked if this land has flooded in the past and whether you can get insurance. I personally would not buy so close unless on higher ground0 -
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Do a proper search. Flooding doesn't just originate from rivers.0
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