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…
Prepare your Home for the Winter
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
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 Best Home Improvements
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…
2016 sees a halt to the falling premiums trend
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…
Home Insurance Premium 5 Year Low
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…
The Importance of Keeping Your Home Insurance Up to Date
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…
Mild UK Winter Causes Fall in Cost of Home Insurance
According to recent research, the relatively mild winter that the UK has experienced this year has led to a fall in the cost of home insurance. The latest British Insurance Premium Index shows that the average quote for a buildings…
5 Top Tips to Save Money on Your Home Insurance
Home insurance is essential if you want peace of mind for your home and family, and it needn’t cost the earth. Whether you’re looking for a new policy, or shopping around for a renewal, take a look at these tips…
Flood Free Home Campaign Launched by Association of British Insurers
The Association of British Insurers has launched a new campaign for Flood Free Homes. The campaign calls for no home to be at high flood risk by the year 2025, and plans to invest £1bn per year on managing flood…