Home Insurance
Yorkshire Building Society flexible home insurance
Yorkshire Building Society has launched a new flexible home insurance which allows people to only pay for the cover they need.
Give your mum a financial makeover this Mother’s Day
Flowers, chocolates and spa days will be the obvious gifts of choice this Mother's Day but, while appreciated by mothers across the country, will they improve her financial future or retirement options?
Landlords beware of burst water pipes
After the coldest winter for 30 years, Redbrick Landlords Insurance is warning landlords of the dangers of not taking out a specialist insurance policy for their investment properties.
Love thy neighbour - but ring the doorbell first, please
The over 50s still very much abide by the commandment to ‘love thy neighbour', but are much more cautious of the ‘knock and walk in' culture in homes of yester-year.
Have your mortgage paid for a year!
Santander Home Insurance UK is offering homeowners the chance to have their mortgage paid for them for a whole year.
Rising flood risk prompts campaign sign-up
A recent report issued by the Environment Agency calculated that approximately 48,000 homes were affected by the summer 2007 floods. Each home costs up to £30,000 to repair and the cost of flooding for affected businesses was up to £112,000. As the threat of flooding continues to increase, it is imperative to raise awareness of the potential devastation that can result from flooding and the steps that can be taken to help mitigate these risks.
Fashionistas should ensure they’re properly covered this spring
With London Fashion week already in full swing, you may well be dreaming of snapping up the perfect investment purchase to ensure you're on trend for the season ahead.
Confused.com predicts insurance hikes for social media users
Confused.com is warning people who use social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook could eventually face hikes in their home insurance premiums.
Don't let burst pipes put a dampener on your property this winter
Direct Line has seen a one-third rise in claims from burst pipes and other water damage as a result of the severe weather during the first part of January this year.
Make sure you have insured your engagement ring
If you are planning to buy an engagement ring this Valentine's Day, the last thing on your mind is insurance. However, before you put a dent in your savings, be sure to check that the ring is covered under your home contents insurance.
Planning a Valentine's Day proposal?
With Valentine's Day fast approaching, Churchill Insurance is warning would be romantics to be wary of where they keep those high value engagement rings, as they could be very expensive to replace should the worst happen.
AXA urges homeowners to protect water pipes
With the Met Office forecasting plummeting temperatures again this week, AXA is warning people to make sure they take precautions to avoid the misery of a burst pipe.
Romantics urged to check rings are insured
M&S Home Insurance is advising anyone purchasing a ring before popping the question this Valentine's Day to check it is covered by existing home contents insurance.
Don’t pay a high price for love this Valentine’s Day
Britons planning to seal their love with a romantic proposal next week could be leaving themselves exposed by not putting adequate insurance cover in place for their engagement rings.
EasyInventory takes the chore out of building a home inventory
A recent study by insurance giant AXA highlighted that "Britons under-insure their home contents by more than £255 billion, leaving millions struggling to replace their belongings in the event of disaster." Under-insurance can cause serious problems for those who have to make a home insurance claim, as insurance companies may not pay out the full cost to replace lost or damaged items.