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“Your home is now more likely to be flooded than burgled.” A new report from Aviva shows 1 in 9 UK homes are built in a flood-prone area. “Checking the planning application for your home and understanding its flood risk is essential.” Liz Mitchell, Director of Flood Assist gives her advice.
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