Whether you’ve got a combined buildings and contents insurance policy, or just contents, it’s really important to make sure you’re fully covered. If the estimate to rebuild your house, or the value of the goods inside your home are too low, and you need to make a claim, you could find that you’re underinsured and […]
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Your autumn jobs checklist
Whilst summer is drawing to a close, we’re not quite ready to give up hope on the odd warm and sunny September day. But there are lots of jobs to do before the wetter, colder weather sets in. Check out our top tips to help ready your home for the colder months and tick off […]
Getting your home ready to sell
In July the Government announced it was increasing the stamp duty threshold from £125,000 to £500,000 until 31 March 2021. This was a welcome boost from those looking to sell, as well as Estate Agents. Following this update, Sky News reported that £37bn worth of house sales were agreed in July – the busiest month […]
May gardening jobs to keep you busy in lockdown
With the country in lockdown and social lives on hold, many of us are turning to our gardens for some much-needed fresh air and an enjoyable project to work on while we’re furloughed or otherwise in need of things to do. Added to this, there have been numerous reports on how gardening can help reduce […]
Top tips for buying your first home
Buying your first home is one of life’s milestones, and it’s exciting and stressful in equal measure. We’ve compiled some top tips to help you navigate the tricky waters of getting onto the property ladder as smoothly as possible. Know what you can afford Before you even start looking at houses, it’s important to understand […]
6 ways to make your home more eco-friendly
6 ways to make your home more eco-friendly Having an eco-friendly home is not just better for the environment, it could also make massive cuts to your bills each year. You don’t need to spend a lot to make a difference. Little changes in the home can make a big impact to your carbon footprint. […]
Great British Bake Off: kitchen safety tips
If the latest series of The Great British Bake Off has inspired you to pull on your apron and get into the kitchen, it’s worth keeping in mind a troubling statistic: insurance claims for kitchen fires rise by a whopping 183% across the three months of the Bake Off. That’s the finding of research last […]
Buying a non-standard construction house: what you need to know
When buying a traditional bricks-and-mortar house, we tend to take it for granted that aspects of home ownership such as insurance and maintenance will be straightforward and nothing to be too concerned about. If you’re buying a non-standard construction house, however, there are a few extra considerations. Let’s take a look at what you need […]
3 top tips for saving money on boiler breakdowns
There’s never a good time for your boiler to breakdown: apart from being inconvenient, the repairs can also be a significant expense. Here, our guest blogger, Beckie Hatton, Product Manager at household appliance repairs company Home Appliance Care discusses the importance of maintaining and insuring your boiler and how you can save money on boiler […]
Here’s why you need legal expenses cover with your home and contents insurance
When you’re trying to decide what cover you need for your home and contents insurance, it’s fair to say that there can be a bewildering array of bolt-on options to choose from. One of the things you’ll have the opportunity to add on is legal cover, which usually increases the overall cost of your premium […]