Once a rare occurrence,a recent spate of holes suddenly appearing raises some tricky questions about insuranceSinkholes weren't something the average householders thought about in the past – and despite a spate of recent occurrences – are very rare. But if the ground does open up and swallow your house, there is ample news and base news: while insurers will normally pay for your property to be repaired, and they are unlikely to cough up for any damage to your garden.
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Source: theguardian.com