Tag Archives for home insurance

Here in the UK, turbulent weather and storms are becoming increasingly common. There are some simple steps that you can take to lessen the effect of a storm, and making sure your home is well-maintained is one of the best ways to protect against storm damage. Have the roof of your home checked for any […]

One of the main causes of losses to a home is a fire, and even small fires can cause structural issues and smoke damage. Here are some tips on how you can minimise the impact: Smoke alarms are very important – make sure you replace the batteries every 12 months and the actual alarm every […]

With the new school year starting soon your children may be all grown up and ready to head off to university.  You may not have considered insuring the items they are taking with them, for example a laptop or iPad. It’s a good idea to check with your home insurance if they will cover these […]

According to reports accidental damage claims soar during the school holidays. When children aren’t at school, and if the weather is poor, there’s no doubt they will find ways to entertain themselves around the house.  We all know what can happen to walls and sofas when there’s a small person with a felt-tip pen on […]

Are you going away on holiday this summer?  If so read our top tips on protecting your home while you’re away, whether it be for a few days or a few weeks as an estimated 80 per cent of burglaries occur when no one is home: Refrain from posting on social media whilst away as […]

You may be off on holiday this week or next with most schools being on half term.  Read our top tips on protecting your home while you’re away: Refrain from posting on social media whilst away as essentially you are advertising that your home is currently empty. Insurers could void your cover should you get […]

With Christmas over you may still be fawning over your new iPad or Games Console whilst relaxing on your new ‘half-price’ sofa you bought in the sales, however you may have forgotten to inform your home insurance of these new expensive items. You may find there is an additional cost to add these items to […]

Each season your home goes through changes in temperatures, weather conditions, aging, and of course human abuse! In order to keep your home running smoothly, and to avoid costly repairs later, it’s helpful to conduct seasonal maintenance on your home. Here are some tips on how to prepare your home for the winter: Home Insurance […]

There are so many big things to prepare before sending your kids off to university, you may forget some of the little things. For example will they be taking any valuable items with them? Like a laptop or iPad? If so make sure to check your home insurance covers you for items away from the […]

Are you going on holiday this Summer? Read our top tips on protecting your home while you’re away Refrain from posting on social media whilst away as essentially you are advertising that your home is currently empty. Insurers could void your cover should you get burgled after posting on social media sites when on holiday. […]