Some potential property buyers looking at coastal and waterfront destinations are starting to ask questions about whether the homes they are interested in could be affected by the changing climate. Some buyers are keen to know whether they are looking in a flood area, who will pay for seawalls to address coastal erosion, and if weather events could affect their property’s capital growth. A handful have changed their purchasing decisions in response. Collaroy’s beach has a seawall. Credit: Brook MitchellIndustry experts emphasised that not all or even most potential coastal buyers ask these questions, as many are wealthy and focused on the lifestyle that a beach house offers.