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High price of coastal living

By Belinda Storey 1 August 2018, Build 167, Feature article

Continued residential development on our coasts suggests that the housing market is underpricing or ignoring the risk of sea-level rise. However, the insurance industry is already flagging big changes ahead in high-risk areas.

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Risk and rising seas

By Tim Grafton 1 October 2016, Build 156, Feature article

Climate change is already causing rising sea levels, putting coastal properties at risk. Work by the Insurance Council and local government is identifying and evaluating this risk and considering adaptation measures.

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Pressing need to adapt

By Tim Grafton 1 August 2018, Build 167, Feature article

As losses from extreme weather mount each year, the government is starting to act on climate change. Changes in the way our homes are designed or adapted need to come sooner rather than later.

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