Buying Beachfront properties : Cons
- Naturally, coastal and beach properties for sale are prone to erosion, flooding, wind and water damage. Requiring costly surveys to ensure the true risks and benefits are considered.
- The availability of shore front property insurance and costs are higher for properties on the beach or coast.
- The threat of tsunamis can be an issue on some coasts in some countries, either with or around locations of seismic activity. (Tsunami Suggestions)
- If your career is based locally, forces of nature can cause a sudden drop in demand and a drop in local activity.
- Selling a beach or coastal property can also suffer, whilst the event is fresh in peoples minds.
- As a pro or a con of buying or renting a Beach front property, areas can be quiet off season.
- Some beach or coastal locations can be a distance from amenities.