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One in nine new homes in England built in flood-prone areas, study shows

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  • Insurers warn rising flood claims demand action on planning regulations and flood defenses to shield homeowners.
  • By 2050, about 15% of homes built in 2022–2024 will face medium or high flood risk, stressing planning resilience needs.
  • Greater London and Essex have the highest proportion (32%) of new at-risk properties, showing regional gaps in exposure.

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One in nine new homes in England built in areas of flood risk, study shows

One in nine new homes in England built in areas of flood risk, study shows

One in nine new homes built in flood-prone areas, warns insurer

One in nine new homes built in flood-prone areas, warns insurer

One in NINE new-build homes in England are at risk of flooding

One in NINE new-build homes in England are at risk of flooding

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