This may be some consolation for Paula Vowles of Peacehaven (The Argus, June 6), who blames the proposed sewage plant for a fall in the value of her house.

People across the country, sewage plant or not, are finding their properties have lower prices than last year by at least the £15,000 she said.

But on the bright side, there has been a recent rise in house prices.

-A Prince, Lewes