Burglaries and thefts on the increase As we gradually ease out of lockdown, burglaries and thefts are on the increase. And as we reported previously, worryingly this trend looks set to continue. New research shows that more than half of…

Burglaries and thefts on the increase As we gradually ease out of lockdown, burglaries and thefts are on the increase. And as we reported previously, worryingly this trend looks set to continue. New research shows that more than half of…
Despite the current lockdown, there has recently been a marked increase in burglaries and thefts. This includes vehicle break-ins, as well as home and outbuilding intrusions. With a 20% reduction in house burglaries during 2020, there had been fears that…
The days are becoming shorter, darker…. And colder! Here are some top tips to help prepare your home for the winter and also improve your energy efficiency. Refresh external paint jobs and clean your windows Now is an ideal time…
House price drop House prices have officially reached their lowest level in 10 years. New analysis from Nationwide shows that in May, the average cost of a home dropped by 1.7% month-on-month. This makes it the sharpest decline since the depths…
The days are becoming shorter, darker…. And colder! We have some handy tips to help you avoid damage to your home over the winter and also improve your energy efficiency. Prevent Frozen Pipes Insulate external pipes and accessible indoor pipes…
Home Insurance after the floods Forecasters have warned of “treacherous” conditions in parts of the country amid intense rainfall. It has resulted in flooding in many areas of the UK. Unfortunately, the flooding is unlikely to be a thing of…
The amount of homeowners carrying out home improvements rather than moving has increased significantly over the last couple of years. Here we look at popular home improvements that are most likely to add value to your home, and the possible…
The beginning of 2016 in the home insurance market has already seen small increases in the average premiums for home buildings and contents insurance policies. The average cost of an annual buildings insurance policy has increased by £2.00 from an…
Today many people are cutting down on luxuries in order to pay for essentials, the cost of which seem to be constantly rising. However there is good news for those on a tight budget; average home insurance premiums are now…
Recent research from Age UK Enterprises has revealed that 19% of homeowners aged over 60 have never updated their home contents insurance. In fact, a huge 74% of elderly homeowners are actually unaware that they even need to update their…