Home Insurance
The rise of the 'Guppie'
With the sequel to the 1987 hit movie Wall Street set to hit our screens next week, it seems that ruthless stockbroker Gordon Gekko's famous mantra is back, but with a 21st Century twist. The Yuppies of Yesteryear are older, wiser, richer and GREENER, according to latest research.
Santander Student Current Account includes gadget insurance
More than one in eight students (13 per cent), equivalent to around 209,000 around the UK, have been a victim of theft whilst at university in the last year according to new research from Santander Student Current Accounts. The findings reveal that these thefts were collectively worth over £54 million.
Flood spending cuts could increase home insurance premiums
AA Insurance is urging the government to resist any temptation to cut spending on flood defences in its autumn Comprehensive Spending Review.
Top tips for cheaper home insurance premiums
Consumers who are looking to reduce the cost of their home insurance policy may be tempted to bump up the voluntary excesses they will pay in the event of a claim in return for cheaper premiums, but research from moneysupermarket.com shows that this may not always guarantee to save you money. In addition, having high excesses may also make it pointless making a claim.
Households not maintaining their home could be costly
Householders face big repair bills as they are not maintaining their homes, according to research from Churchill.
Insurance homework a priority for uni students
As thousands of students prepare to head to university, a new survey has revealed that the average student bedroom contains a massive £1620 worth of gear - yet only half of students have contents insurance.
Students often best to insure with mum and dad
Millions of university students should turn to mum and dad for insurance cover rather than taking out a separate policy, says leading rural insurer NFU Mutual.
Fresh warning for social media users
Confused.com is warning people who use social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook that they could eventually face hikes in their home insurance premiums.
Home insurance may need reviewing as family jewels soar in value
NFU Mutual is urging homeowners to get their jewellery professionally valued as soaring gold prices have more than doubled the street value of some family keepsakes in recent years.
Homeowners offer up sporting windfall for burglars
The summer of sport may have been a washout, with Britain taking no honours at Wimbledon or the World Cup, but thieves may still net themselves a sporting windfall thanks to trusting homeowners.
Secure your home before you go away this summer
M&S Money is urging holidaymakers to take measures to secure their homes this summer as a survey finds that more than half of people will leave their properties empty while they are away.
Get top marks for student savings this year
As the dust settles on this summer's batch of A-Level results, those students lucky enough to obtain university places will no doubt have concerns over financing their studies and lifestyle. moneysupermarket.com urges parents and students to be savvy with their money when considering motor and home contents insurance options.
Young people failing at maintenance and DIY
More than half of young people lack the basic DIY skills necessary to maintain their homes, a recent study shows. Research undertaken for Halifax Home Insurance has demonstrated that half of under 35 year olds can't wire a plug, 63% wouldn't attempt to put up wallpaper and 54% can't bleed a radiator.
Celebrating students could bring the house down
As A Level and GCSE results loom and students look to celebrate over the coming weeks, parents should be prepared for impromptu celebration parties as new Post Office Home Insurance research has revealed that more than one in 10 (11 per cent) under 18 year olds have hosted a house party without their parents' permission.
Home insurance could become invalid after 30 days away
Brits heading abroad for an extended trip away this year could risk leaving their homes uninsured if left unoccupied for more than 30 days warns moneysupermarket.com.