US beachfront case goes to supreme court

A case that could impact on the value of US beachfront property has gone to the country's supreme court.

Homeowners loving on Florida's panhandle have taken up their case against the state, which has artificially extended the beach in front of the residences as a move to combat coastal erosion.

The residents argue that this has turned their properties from beachfront to sea view homes, meaning they no longer live in the category of house they chose to buy.

With the new beach being a public one, this could also impact on the residents' privacy.

A victory for the homeowners may help ensure those who invest in beachfront property do not see their asset losing value due to the creation of artificial beaches.

Some coastal areas of Florida have become much more affordable during the US property downturn, Annette Reeve of property firm Mayfair International Realty noted earlier this year.

Sarasota and Cocoa Beach were among the places she said had become easier to buy in.

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