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Only just remembered to come back here. All went smooth. The compensation helped to buy a lot of new furniture, decorating costs etc.

It is much better than my other flat. Plus it’s ground floor and near the beach.

I reported to police within 3 days, was assigned a new officer, they done a home visit, said he didn’t need to do any disclosures and was there to keep me safe.