Rising Tides In Scotland Could Set Back The Property Market

clrisk costal areas. The Scottish Executive noted in a
Climate change is bringing more than adverse weatherstudy in late 2005 that Scotland is at particular risk in
effects to Scotland’s inhabitants; Sea levelsAugust when tides are at their highest, and experts
are rising, and in some months when there are thethen predicted that storms and flooding may leave
highest tides of the year, more of Scotland’sproperty values awash and floored by up to 40
costal homes could see increasing chances ofpercent.
damage in the future.In the study the Scottish Executive indicated that any
Along with coastal soil and cliff erosion, general risingproperty that is between 0 and 5 metres above the
tide levels and predictions of significant changes withinsea level is at significant risk.
a few decades will likely affect property prices in high