Home Insurance
Britain’s unluckiest houses
New research from Confused.com has revealed that 243 is the unluckiest door number in the UK. The price comparison site found that people with the house number 243 have made more claims on their home insurance than those with any other door number, with 45% having made a claim since January 2007.
1 in 4 Brits have never switched and saved
New research by comparison site Gocompare.com has revealed that although 61 per cent of consumers are expecting 2011 to be a very difficult year financially, over 12 million of them have never switched any of the 20 most common financial products including car insurance, home insurance, energy provider, credit card or mortgage lender.
Don`t forget contents insurance in rush to beat VAT change
Shoppers purchasing expensive household items to beat the rise in VAT should remember to update their contents insurance, says the ABI.
Big spenders opt for big night in this New Years Eve
The annual Post Office Home Insurance New Year survey has revealed that the biggest spenders are opting for a big night in this year. The survey showed that those who plan to go out for the evening expect to spend less than those who party at home - by £38 per person.
Insurer warns of cold weather risk of frozen pipes
Thousands of homes and businesses are at risk of significant damage from burst water pipes and tanks warns global insurer RSA and its direct arm MORE TH>N.
Parents concerned about rising trend of ‘Facebook parties'
The cost of teenage parties is hitting UK parents hard with new research showing they are picking up a total bill of £14million as a result of the damage caused at house parties.
Burst pipes could dampen Christmas cheer
Large rural insurer NFU Mutual is warning people to check the plumbing in their homes regularly as a slight thaw threatens to bring with it a spate of burst pipes over Christmas.
How to protect your home against cold snap damage
With the UK experiencing another extreme cold snap, Sainsbury’s Finance is urging homeowners to ensure that they protect their property against possible damage caused by the cold.
Virgin launches new car and home insurance deal
Car and home insurance customers are willing to swallow over £1.5 billion a year in premium increases before they shop around for a better deal, new research from Virgin Money shows.
Top insurance tips to save on insurance in 2011
Insurance is a vital part of everyday finances for us all; but there is no need to pay over the odds for it. moneysupermarket.com reveals quick and easy ways to save a typical family nearly £1,500 on their annual insurance costs.
Festive fire risk warning
There are many potential hazards over the festive season as people let their hair down and relax into the holidays.
Protect your pipes as freeze continues into festive season
Homeowners are again being warned of the dangers of burst pipes caused by freezing water as December 2010 looks set to be one of the coldest on record.
Protect your home whilst helping those without one
Shelter is urging people in need of home insurance to choose Co-Operative Home Insurance and help raise money for the charity's vital housing advice services this Christmas.
Tech savvy students carry over £1,300 worth of goods
Endsleigh's student possessions survey revealed that today's tech savvy students carry over £1,300 worth of goods on them.
£1.4 billion - the true cost of looking good
Stains and burns from beauty products and equipment have cost homeowners more than £1.4 billion in the past 12 months - and will soar by a further £115 million this December as people get ready for Christmas parties, according to findings from Halifax Home Insurance.