The proximity of a house to a landfill site can knock as much as 40% off its value, according to a government report released yesterday.
On average houses are worth £5,500 less if they are within a quarter of a mile of a landfill site.
They need to be two miles away for their price not to be affected.
References: The Times 22/02/03 page 10, The Independent 22/02/03 page 11
