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Fires: the hot topic you can't ignore!
Keep yourself safe around bonfires and BBQs, and learn more about fire safety at home
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Making a house a home
Protecting your homely items
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Dealing with frozen and burst pipes
Burst pipes cause misery for homeowners. Find out how to prepare your pipes for plunging temperatures and what to do if you’re too late.
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The process of buying a house
Saving for your first home? Then you need to know just how much it really costs to make sure you're saving enough to get on the property ladder.
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How keeping your home secure could reduce your home insurance
A handy check-list of measures to make your home less attractive to thieves.
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Home-viewing checklist
From damp patches to cracks in the walls, what to look out for when you’re out viewing homes.
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How to insure a house in a flood area: Flood Re
How we work with the Flood Re scheme to insure homes at high risk of flooding.
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What is accidental damage insurance?
While household hiccups are common, it doesn’t mean they’re not a hassle. Keep stress levels down is to restore normality as quickly as possible.
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Is your property at risk of flooding?
As extreme weather events become more common in the UK, more properties are at risk of flooding.
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Which alarm system should you get for your home?
Having a burglar alarm fitted in your home is one way to protect what matters most to you.
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How to identify – and get rid of – pests in your home
Find out how to keep rats, mice and insects from your home.
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Escape of water – how to protect your home
One of the most common home insurance claims is for escape of water, but what’s covered when you make a claim?
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What types of home insurance are out there?
Trying to decide which type of home insurance works best for you is frustrating, but with cover especially tailored for everyone, you can rest easy on your sofa.
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What’s the difference between buildings and contents insurance?
It may be tempting to gamble on home insurance, but is it wise to risk your house or possessions? If you do play safe, what type of cover should you choose?
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What does home insurance cover?
Your home is probably the most expensive purchase you'll ever make, and home insurance gives you peace of mind that if something goes wrong.
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Insuring your holiday home
Be it for business or pleasure, your holiday home will need specialist insurance. Find out how you can rest easy with the right insurance cover here.