Home Insurance

Taking the stress out of moving home

With the traditional home buying and moving season upon us, people around the country will be facing the excitement but also the stress of moving house.

Yorkshire Bank introduce cash back offer on home insurance

Yorkshire Bank has introduced a £75 cash back offer on home insurance. The bank will pay up to £75 to anyone with a lower renewal quote who then takes insurance with Yorkshire Bank.

Your hobby collections maybe worth more than you think

Despite the economic downturn, research from Halifax Home Insurance shows over three quarters (78%) of homeowners want to hold on to their valuable collections such as stamps, coins and artwork rather than reap the profits, but Halifax warns they are risking losing their valuables if they don't insure them properly.

DIY accidents likely to rise over Bank Holiday

Over a third of Brits (38%) are spending more time at home doing DIY this bank holiday, says new research from AA Insurance. But one in ten are in for a shock, as their amateur DIY projects will go wrong, which could end up costing up over £100 to rectify.

Six weeks to go on Sainsbury's Home Insurance offer

Homeowners only have six weeks left to take advantage of one of the best home insurance offers currently available.

Honesty is the only policy – fronting is fraud

The recent reports of MP Andrew George's expenses claims (which allegedly include a home insurance policy in his daughter's name) is a warning to all homeowners who are tempted to engage in risky ‘fronting' behavior, where incorrect names are put on polices.

Gardens a goldmine for green grabbers

With gardening spectaculars such as The Chelsea Flower Show about to bloom, it is anticipated such displays will entice green fingered enthusiasts into their gardens.

Say 'on your bike' to thieves

With a hotter than average summer predicted, and many people seeking ways to save their waistlines as well as their wallets, more people are likely to be getting on their bikes this summer.

Barclays cuts the price of home contents cover by half

With people frantically looking to save money on general house expenses, Barclays announces half price home contents cover for the first year. The offer is available to anyone taking out home insurance with Barclays for the first time until 31st August 2009.

You can count on Churchill for 50% off home insurance

Households looking for a better deal on their home insurance this year should turn to Churchill. All new customers will receive a 50% discount off buildings and contents insurance when they are bought together.

Junction signs up to new five-year deal with Post Office

Junction, the UK's leading affinity insurance specialist and part of the BGL Group, has entered into a new exclusive five-year contract with Post Office Financial Services to provide Home and Motor Insurance.

Newlyweds need to be newly covered

Newlyweds could add several thousand pounds to the value of the contents of their home once married, with guests at their wedding spending an average of £79 on each gift, according to research from Direct Line. As a result, a wedding with just 50 guests could mean £3,950 worth of gifts, while 150 guests could give a massive £11,850 in presents.