Insurance for First-time Buyers
Buying your first home is exciting, but the administrative tasks can quickly become overwhelming, in particular working out what insurance you need to properly protect your new investment. Here’s a short guide to help with the policies available to you as a first-time buyer. What is buildings insurance and do I need it? Buildings insurance […]
Winterising Your Home – Tips for Saving Your Pipes
For homeowners, winter comes with its own share of worries, and nobody wants to have to put in a claim on their home insurance during the lead-up to Christmas! One of the most important things you can do to protect your home is to prepare your pipes for freezing temperatures. A frozen pipe can burst, […]
Home Insurance Terms You Should Know
Home insurance terms can be confusing, but they’re essential to understanding your policy and what kind of coverage you have. Here are some of the most important home insurance terms that everyone should know. Premium The amount you pay to have a policy. Premiums are complex to calculate and take into consideration everything from the […]
Renovate and Rebuild? What Does it Mean for Your Home Insurance?
With increasing numbers of homeowners opting to invest in their homes rather than moving to a new property, renovations and rebuilds are on the up. But what impact do these have on your buildings insurance? Read on to learn about the impact of renovations and rebuilds on your home insurance, and any actions you may […]
Four Things to Consider Before Purchasing Home Contents Insurance
Unless you have enough money to cover replacing everything in your home, you will need to take out contents insurance. However, getting the wrong cover can be just as detrimental as not taking out a policy at all. Here are four things to consider before purchasing home contents insurance. How much cover shall I get? […]
Why You Should Take An Inventory of Your Home and How to Do it
Have you ever had to file an insurance claim on your home? If so, you know that the process can be lengthy and frustrating, particularly if you need to scrabble around finding proof of an item’s value. Taking an inventory of your belongings is an easy way to show proof of purchase, and coupled with […]