Home Insurance
Nationwide provides home insurance advice
Following the recent bad weather and as the notorious April showers approach, Nationwide Building Society offers advice for those who could be at risk of flooding and storm damage.
MORE TH>N: Sainsbury’s “massive discount” on home insurance
Sainsbury’s has rolled out a seemingly appealing discount offer for new customers, but look closer and it’s easy to see the deal is just another short-lived, headline-grabbing promotion.
Garden theft a growing problem for homeowners
As the clocks go forward this weekend, gardeners will be tempted back into the garden by milder weather and longer daylight hours.
Half a million spend over a day a week worrying
Brits are a nation of worriers. Research released by Abbey Insurance shows that half a million stressed out Brits spend over 25 hours a week worrying.
Sainsbury’s offers massive discount on home insurance
Despite the fact that home insurance premiums are reportedly rising, Sainsbury’s has announced that it is offering 12 months home insurance cover for the price of nine, and a further 10% discount if you buy online.
March storms generate thousands of home insurance claims
Sainsbury’s Finance estimates that the storms that have battered many parts of the country this month, have so far generated as many as 20,400 home insurance claims.
More break-ins happen after the clocks go forward
Saga Home Insurance warns consumers to be extra vigilant once the clocks go forward this weekend, as new statistics from Saga reveal that there are 42% more theft claims during British Summer Time (BST) than there are during the winter months.
Don’t do it yourself
The British tradition of DIY could be waning, as more than half of all homeowners definitely don’t Do It Themselves, preferring instead to rely on partners, family members and hired tradespeople, according to research by Saga Home Insurance.
1 in 4 Britons without home contents cover
One in four Britons do not have adequate home contents insurance, says Confused.com – UK insurance price comparison site.
DIY fans expected to cause up to £25 million damage this Easter
DIY enthusiasts could cause up to £25million worth of damage in British homes this Easter weekend - one of the most popular periods for taking on home improvements.
Men are desperate to dodge their DIY duties this Easter
Research has shown that, contrary to popular belief, men are not natural DIYers. In a survey of over 1,500 homeowners conducted for Halifax Home Insurance, over a third of men admitted they don't really like DIY and only do it out of a sense of duty.
Make sure the garden is covered this bank holiday weekend
Over one third (35%) of those questioned value their garden contents at between £250 and £1,000, according to a study by Nationwide.
Abbey sees highest number of calls since summer 2007 floods
As storms swept the through the UK this week it wasn’t just the wind building in momentum. Abbey Insurance saw its call volumes double with record numbers of people enquiring about their insurance.
Great wine offer for RIAS home insurance quotes
RIAS has teamed up with one of the UK’s premier wine merchants to offer anyone over 50, who completes an online RIAS home insurance quote, a very palatable £25 worth of top quality wine from Averys.
Up to 1.78 million homeowners without buildings protection
With storms set to continue and worsen across the country, alarming new research from Sainsbury’s Home Insurance reveals that 1.78 million homeowners are without buildings insurance and a further 656,000 people claim not to know whether they have this cover.