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'Growing crisis' over insurance and mortgages as Norfolk homeowners hit by flooding

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16.10.2026

Recent years have seen significant flooding in towns such as Long Stratton, Attleborough and Watton, with deluges causing major damage to scores of homes.

Flooding in Attleborough (Image: Newsquest)

Mid Norfolk MP George Freeman said the consequences of flooding extend far beyond the immediate damage caused by floodwater.

He warned that rising flood risks threaten the three foundations of housing security – insurability, mortgageability and saleability.

Mid Norfolk MP George Freeman (Image: Supplied)

This week, which is Flood Action Week, saw his flooding bill – in which the Conservative MP calls for law changes to protect homeowners and........

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