diff --git a/base_data_model.py b/base_data_model.py
index 1951e77..1370662 100644
--- a/base_data_model.py
+++ b/base_data_model.py
@@ -29,6 +29,7 @@ class base_data_model():
 
     def get_form_values_dict(self):
         base_data = dict(zip(self.forms.keys(), map(lambda f: f.value, self.forms.values())))
+        base_data['address_region'] = ''
         return base_data
 
     def has_changed(self):