Category Archives: Home Insurance

Weeding out the Truth about Spending by Gardeners

It’s forking hell in the garden according to the latest conflicting figures dug up from banks and insurance companies by the Insurance Blogger. Never one to let the grass grow under his feet, the Insurance Blogger had a right chuckle … Continue reading

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Your Buildings Insurance Questions Answered

Buying buildings insurance is simple – providing you know the answers to some technical questions, so here’s a guide to busting the jargon with answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.

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Self Employed and Small Businesses Working From Bed

The self-employed based at home are taking full advantage of wireless networking and gadgets as 20% confess they spend at least an hour a day making calls, dealing with email and working from bed.

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Quick Guide to Street Party Insurance

What’s the worst that can happen at a street party – maybe a few bumps and bruises and some broken glasses. Not in New Zealand, where the roof of a house collapsed as dozens of drunken revellers bounced the night … Continue reading

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Guide to Unoccupied Property Insurance

Unoccupied property insurance is for homes left empty for 30 days or more that are not already covered by standard policies. Most homes and building insurance firms will reject claims if the property has been empty for 30 days or … Continue reading

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DIY Costs Home Insurers & Landlords £1.2 Billion

Cash-strapped landlords and homeowners are mothballing repairs or patching up themselves to try to keep hold of their cash to the detriment of their properties, claims an insurer. Around 8% tried to save cash by delaying boiler servicing and repairs, … Continue reading

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Minister torpedoes claims over homes at risk of flooding

Home insurance firms were blamed for the rising price of cover for homes in flood risk areas in a scathing attack from environment minister Ricard Benyon. Home insurers were accused of hiding behind a disputed flood defence agreement with the … Continue reading

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Household Pests Spark Home Insurance Claims

A house was badly damaged by an explosion after a bees’ nest blocked a chimney, leading to a gas build-up which ignited is just one example of how pests and vermin are running riot in homes, according to insurer LV=. … Continue reading

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The Hidden Costs of Cheap Home Insurance

Cheap home cover can come with a high price tag Cheap home insurance can miss out some of the most popular add-ons to help property owners – but sometimes that lower price is still too much when a pay out … Continue reading

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Finding Cheap High Value Home Insurance

High value home insurance is a must for families who want to protect those possessions that are particularly valuable. Many families have jewellery, art or antiques that have passed down the generations and have a sentimental as well as financial … Continue reading

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