Home Insurance

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Average bunch of keys unlocks a £28k fortune

Homeowners who don't change their locks when they lose their keys are putting thousands of pounds worth of belongings at risk, a report says.

Home Insurance | 06 Jun 2013
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Ten weird holiday home insurance claims

Do you rent out your holiday home? Be warned - the wrong guests could leave you with a big bill.

Insurance | 23 May 2013
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Home insurance premiums fall 21%

The cost of home insurance premiums has dropped by 21% in three years as theft claims from British homes continue to decline.

Home Insurance | 24 Apr 2013
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Brits spend £14bn trading-in horticulture for hot tubs

Homeowners are spending thousands converting their traditional English gardens into luxury havens, according to a new report.

Insurance | 22 Apr 2013
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Neighbours can add thousands to value of your home

Having an attractive house next door could increase the sale value of your property by almost £20,000, a report has revealed.

Home Insurance | 13 Mar 2013
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Brits stash £5 billion under the mattress

Brits are hoarding £5.2bn of cash at home - almost £200 for each of the 26.4 million households in the country.

Savings | 09 Mar 2013
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Millions in financial danger by living 'unofficially' in UK

Millions of people living 'unofficially' in Britain risk missing important letters from their banks or invalidating their home insurance.

Insurance | 07 Mar 2013
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Cost of the commuter bag soars £289 in two years

Tech obsessed Brits are carrying around £4,100 worth of gadgets in their bags, but are failing to take out sufficient insurance cover.

Insurance | 21 Feb 2013
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Don't run the risk of underinsuring your jewellery

Underinsured Brits face a hefty bill if they fail to look after their precious gems as the value of jewellery claims hits a two-year high.

Insurance | 08 Feb 2013
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Leaking pipes are top reason for home insurance claims

Leaking water from pesky plumbing is the number one cause of home insurance claims, research has revealed.

Home Insurance | 07 Feb 2013
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Top tips to protect your home from flooding

The snow may have subsided but households are being urged to protect their properties against heavy rain.

Home Insurance | 28 Jan 2013
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How to protect your future home against flooding

Homebuyers need more advice about the threat flooding poses to their future property, says the National Association of Estate Agents.

Home Insurance | 25 Jan 2013
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London, Leeds and Bradford revealed as burglary hotspots

Homeowners in London, Leeds and Bradford are most likely to make a claim for theft or burglary on their insurance policy, and fork out an extra 20% on premiums as a result.

Insurance | 25 Jan 2013
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10 top tips to keep your home safe

With winter being one of the biggest threats to the health of your home, it's an ideal time to check that your home insurance is fit for purpose.

Insurance | 19 Dec 2012
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MoneySupermarket.com reveals 2013 predictions

With 2013 just around the corner, experts from MoneySupermarket.com offer their predictions for the year ahead:

Insurance | 17 Dec 2012

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