Home Insurance
Three million households targeted by distraction burglars
Almost three million households believe they have encountered bogus callers or distraction burglars in the last 5 years according new research for Sainsbury's Home Insurance.
Aviva invests in technology to measure flash flooding
The UK's largest insurer has developed a unique flood model that can estimate the damage freak downpours can inflict on homes and businesses across the country.
Brits exposed as home insurance fraudsters
Recession-struck Brits admit they would consider making a false home insurance claim, with almost 402,000 confessing they have successfully faked a claim already, according to research from moneysupermarket.com.
The home of the future?
We just have to have them. They are the latest gadgets and gizmos we just can’t live without. Be it HD television, docking stations or a super hoover the digital landscape of the UK has changed dramatically in just a few years.
Monthly home cover repayments need not be the costly option
Paying for home insurance by month doesn't have to incur an additional charge, says moneysupermarket.com.
DIY disasters costs Brits £331 million
Just over a third (39 per cent) of Britons are planning to make improvements to their home over the next twelve months, but with family budgets being tightened across the country this year, it seems that many people are looking to go cheap and instead of hiring a professional, will look at tackling the work themselves.
Spring savings from Direct Line home insurance
To celebrate its 25th anniversary as Britain's first direct insurer, Direct Line is offering 25% off all home insurance policies this spring, with an additional 25% off for policies bought via our website, directline.com.
DIY skills determined by DNA
If you put up wonky shelves or can't cope with flat-pack furniture, it might not be your fault. According to new research, you probably don't have the ‘DIY gene'.
Summertime brings green fingered thieves to UK gardens
As the clocks go forward, marking the official start of British Summertime (March 28 2010), Halifax Home Insurance recommends making life more difficult for the opportunist garden thief.
Value of home contents increase by 115% in 15 years
New research from Confused.com has identified an increase of 115% in the value of Britain's home contents over the past 15 years.
Brits urged to "home in" on insurance savings
Households are wasting £131 a year by sticking with their existing home insurance provider instead of shopping around, according to moneysupermarket.com.
Check your pipes, but watch the DIY!
Brits are being urged to check their water works this Easter to help prevent a future household disaster.
Garden thefts increase as clocks go forward
After the coldest winter in decades many of us are looking forward to March 28th when the clocks go forward and the evenings finally get lighter. However, it seems that opportunistic thieves also eagerly anticipate this time of year too.
Make garden security a priority this spring
As the clocks go forward this weekend and many Brits look forward to getting back out into the garden, M&S Home Insurance is reminding householders about the importance of garden security.
Rogue workmen costing homeowners £6.8 billion
New research from Santander Insurance UK has shown that nearly one in five (18 per cent) of British homeowners has fallen victim to ‘Bodger the Builder'- sloppy workmen who are causing significant amounts of damage to peoples homes.