Houses for £10,000: Why Brits Are Outraged by the Sale of 'Dangerous' Dwellings.

According to The Sun: Angry property buyers are demanding explanations after 'dangerous' homes were sold at reduced prices of just £10,000.

Real estate agents have faced criticism for offering homes at auction for significantly reduced prices without disclosing important information that could make buyers reconsider.

Several wooden chalets are being offered at shockingly low prices, even with 'direct access to the beach.'

However, it was not disclosed that they could be forced to leave in the future as they are located on cliff edges.

The Real Estate Sales Situation

In July, one house was sold for less than £10,000, according to Daily Mail data. The property had three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an open-plan living area but was sold at a reduced price due to its location on the edge of a cliff.

Companies selling these homes are now facing criticism for failing to inform that the chalets could be demolished due to coastal erosion.

Some houses on the cliffs of Norfolk are also listed for sale at just £30,000.

At the same time, three properties in Hemsby are currently available in areas where over 20 homes have fallen into the sea in the past 15 years.

Officials warn that several of these properties may be lost over the next 50 years.

Natasha Hayes, executive director of urban development in Great Yarmouth Borough, told the Local Democracy Service: 'Houses are still being sold now. It is terrible for the people who buy them. We do not advise people to purchase these properties. Local real estate agents should have a moral responsibility.'

She also noted that some chalets are being sold for cash without any inspections being carried out.

Additionally, property owners are currently not receiving any compensation when their homes are demolished or washed away by the sea.

Great Yarmouth Borough has radicalized its identification of 30 homes that are in high-risk areas in the village and may be destroyed in the future.

Bungalows for £30,000 are located along the fastest eroding coastline in Europe.

This is due to the fact that protective structures along the most vulnerable Norfolk coastline must be dismantled due to health and safety risks.

Properties on Marrams are considered the most vulnerable due to their proximity to the beach.

Ian Brennan, who actively participated in the Save Hemsby campaign, told MailOnline: 'Real estate agents are misrepresenting properties.'

“They are not talking about the reality of the situation. Some of these homes could be destroyed. It's wrong.”

James Minors, co-founder of real estate agency Minors and Brady, defended the sale of homes, stating that it could be beneficial for both buyers and sellers.

He said buyers are still seeking coastal living, even considering the potential risks in the future.

Property owners do not receive any compensation when their homes are demolished or washed away by the sea.

What to Know Before Buying a House on the Cliff

If you plan to buy a house on the cliff, there are several important aspects to consider:

• Research the risks: Investigate the history of the coastline for erosion, flooding, and storms.
• Conduct a detailed inspection: Your solicitor should obtain a specialized report covering all environmental and other risks.
• Get a full building survey: An inspector can identify existing damages as well as issues due to moisture, wind, and salt.
• Consider the distance from the cliff edge: Properties located further from the edge may be safer and more accessible, as well as have lower insurance premiums.

This comes after The Sun reported last month that a house that won an award and appeared on Channel 4's 'Grand Designs' is now under threat of collapse.

Owners of unique property in Criccieth, Wales, have applied for planning permission for stabilization works following the latest landslide.

The house named Cefn Castell, worth £1.3 million, located on the edge of a cliff surrounded by beautiful scenery, is now under 'urgent threat' due to coastal erosion.

Officials are warning that several of these homes could be lost over the next 50 years.