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Flooding, issues of concern to chartered surveyors RICS information paper [electronic resource]

By: Language: English Series: RICS Information PaperPublication details: Coventry RICS 2009ISBN:
  • 9781842195437
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 627.4 $2 18
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Partial contents:
Background to this RICS project -- Flooding as a relevant factor in property appraisal --Insurance -- Legal considerations -- The mechanics of flooding -- Government policy -- Responsible bodies in England and Wales -- Planning guidance -- Local flood risk management -- The role of land in flood management -- Recommendations for further study/action -- Access to information: websites -- References -- Appendices
Summary: Archived - out of date - 07 December 2015. Replaced by L158451.Summary: Provides chartered surveyors in England and Wales with background information on the issues involved in flooding and flood defence. The primary focus is on flooding in or from rural areas, however it is recognised that rural and urban areas are linked through the floodplain and the consequences of action within one area can cause flooding elsewhere. The paper provides a guide to help assess the consequence of changes in climate and rainfall patterns, along with government policies for property and land management. The implications in regard to the valuation of property interests, insurance and strategy for rural businesses are also discussed. Some information does not apply in Wales.
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Book Virtual Online ONLINE PUBLICATION (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 148159-2001

Background to this RICS project -- Flooding as a relevant factor in property appraisal --Insurance -- Legal considerations -- The mechanics of flooding -- Government policy -- Responsible bodies in England and Wales -- Planning guidance -- Local flood risk management -- The role of land in flood management -- Recommendations for further study/action -- Access to information: websites -- References -- Appendices

Archived - out of date - 07 December 2015. Replaced by L158451.

Provides chartered surveyors in England and Wales with background information on the issues involved in flooding and flood defence. The primary focus is on flooding in or from rural areas, however it is recognised that rural and urban areas are linked through the floodplain and the consequences of action within one area can cause flooding elsewhere. The paper provides a guide to help assess the consequence of changes in climate and rainfall patterns, along with government policies for property and land management. The implications in regard to the valuation of property interests, insurance and strategy for rural businesses are also discussed. Some information does not apply in Wales.