Showing posts with label coastal erosion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label coastal erosion. Show all posts

August 25, 2010

Coastal properties feel climate change price signal

The NSW Valuer-General has announced a significant cut in the valuation of beachfront properties at Belongil Beach on the Northern NSW coast. Although this will only affect the the calculation of rates and levy land tax, it sends a signal to those living in these areas and their insurers. This assessment by the Valuer-General comes after the release of the NSW coastal planning guidelines, which states that