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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Vicky Shaw

Would your home pass the 10p subsidence test – and how do insurers handle claims?

Cracks appearing in the home can be a worry – and the record-breaking heatwave that we experienced this summer has led to speculation that subsidence claims could increase as a result.

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) points out that cracks aren’t necessarily a cause for serious concern, however.

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