One in four residential landlords lack proper protection
AXA, one of the UK’s largest insurance companies, warns that while the buy-to-let market...
Category Archives: Insurance
Householders urged to check their security
The AA is urging householders to check their home security as new research highlights...
Avoidable claims add over £17 million to cost of home cover
Hard pressed British households have seen £17.4 million extra added to the cost of...
Property industry welcomes extension of flood agreement
The British Property Federation (BPF) has welcomed confirmation from the Association of British Insurers...
Thieves grab garden gear as nights get lighter
With the long-awaited British Summertime just around the corner, homeowners are being warned to...
Small premium increases for home cover, says AA Index
Home insurance premiums have continued to show little movement over the last three months...
Snow thaw could cause rise in home claims
As householders breathe a sigh of relief that the snow has stopped falling, Direct...
Homes under threat of burst pipe misery
Households across the UK on edge for a predicted January freeze-over are being urged...
Flooding advice from the Association of British Insurers
The Association of British Insurers is providing advice to those at risk of or...
Households warned not to leave presents ‘home alone’
Homeowners are being urged to stay on guard against would-be grinches eyeing up the...
Landlords urge Government to ‘commit’ to flood insurance proposal
The British Property Federation has expressed its deep disappointment over Government’s rejection of proposals...
Insurers issue statement on flood insurance
The Association of British Insurers has called for the Government to commit to a...
Confused.com issues flooding tips
Confused.com has issued some tips to assist homeowners with flooding preparation and if you...
Be ready to weather the winter storms
With a harsh winter predicted and freezing temperatures on the way, Lloyds TSB Home...
‘Mischief week’ leaves Brits with £1.4 billion repair bill
More than five million (21 per cent) British households have suffered property damage as...
Barclays offers flood relief to customers
With 78 flood warnings and alerts in areas of the UK as heavy downpours...
Rain should focus government on home insurance, says AA
Storms and heavy rain this week have led to yet more flood alerts, once...
Home insurance apathy costs £700 million a year
£687 million a year, or an average £125 per household is wasted by customers...
Flooding causes on average £17,000 of damage per incident
Following severe weather conditions and flood warnings across the UK, Lloyds TSB Insurance is...
People more likely to insure their houses than their spouses
Over a third of people will insure the contents of their homes before they...
New home insurance products from Nationwide
Nationwide Building Society has launched two new insurance products – Nationwide Home Insurance and...
Over half of UK householders worry about home security
New research from Gocompare.com has revealed that more than half (51%) of UK householders...
3.5 million UK homeowners don’t have adequate home insurance cover
Nearly 3.5 million UK homeowners are putting their homes and possessions at risk by...
1 in 4 homeowners relying on trustworthy neighbours for home security
For one in four people, having trustworthy neighbours is the key to feeling most...
9.5 million people doing DIY this Easter weekend
UK homeowners are champions at spotting and dealing with common maintenance problems inside their...