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Tue 11 Nov 2002Floods may lower value of some houses in MeathMany homeowners in Co Meath have claimed their homes are "virtually unsaleable" after the recent flooding.As they counted the cost of the new floors and furniture and in some cases even partition walls and family cars, estate agents warned house prices may fall by up to €100,000.