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Erosion-Prone Hemsby Clifftop Homes Marketed for £30k–£50k as Residents Face Red-Zone Orders

Great Yarmouth says it cannot compensate owners under current policy, prompting a pilot rehousing proposal.

Overview

  • At least three Marrams properties are newly highlighted for sale between £30,000 and £50,000, including one cut from £60,000 this week.
  • Listings tout coastal living without prominently stating the erosion risk, with councils saying agents have a moral duty to warn buyers.
  • Government projections indicate many homes along this coastline could be lost within 50 years, with storms capable of removing metres of beach overnight.
  • Resident Pascal Rose says she registered as homeless after receiving a red-zone notice and is preparing for her home’s demolition.
  • Great Yarmouth Borough Council reiterates it cannot offer compensation, is lobbying for rule changes, and has proposed a £1.6m pilot to rehome up to 30 high‑risk households.