It’s impossible not to have noticed the damage caused by flooding this winter in UK – it’s all over the news and for some unfortunate residents, a stark reality.
Ever since the tail end of 2013, we haven’t been able to escape the flood warnings and alerts issued in various areas of the country, and they don’t appear to be disappearing anytime soon. Like it or not, flooding has become a real issue for homeowners and landlords.
We’ve all seen the stories about houses suddenly finding themselves several feet under water and even villages and towns being evacuated due to encroaching flooding. The cost of this damage nationwide is already soaring, but can you avoid finding yourself with a hefty bill?
As a landlord, you’ll undoubtedly make every effort to protect your property, its contents and your tenants and whilst preparation can’t prevent a flood from happening, it can help to reduce damage to your property. Here are our top eight tips on what to do keep water out and how to minimise damage if it does get in:
To find out whether any properties at located in a flood risk area, you can visit the Environment Agency’s website or contact their Floodline on 0845 988 1188.
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