Home & Property
Guide to Grade II listed building restrictions
Owning and maintaining a Grade II listed building comes with a long list of responsibilities. We take a look at the restrictions, insurance aspect, and some common questions associated with these older buildings.
Index linking and home insurance - what do you need to know?
Index linking is very closely linked to the financial issues and inflationary pressures hitting the headlines at the moment. But what exactly is index linking, how does it work, and what are we doing to minimise its knock-on effects as much as we can?
What is contents insurance | All you need to know
Contents insurance is there to help you protect your belongings so it’s important to have a policy you can rely on. To help you work out what’s right for you, here’s what you should know about contents insurance.
A guide to home insurance extras
A guide to popular home insurance extras and whether optional insurance features are right for you and worth the extra expense.
Home renovations: the importance of specialist insurance cover
86% of property owners do not tell their insurance provider of works being undertaken at their home and risk having their policy voided. We look at why renovation insurance is a must if you're undertaking building work on your home.
Mitigation of loss: a guide for landlords and homeowners
If you are a landlord or homeowner, it’s a good idea to understand the requirements of your policy and the concept of ‘mitigation of loss’. We explain how it can help you avoid reducing or invalidating your insurance cover.
What does inflation mean for insurance?
Market pressures like inflation can mean higher premiums and lead to stricter terms, find out why, and what you can do to lower insurance costs without compromising on protection.
Guide to serviced accommodation
What is serviced accommodation, and is it a good investment for landlords? We look at the pros and cons and what insurance is required.
Guide to escape of water
What is escape of water? Why does it occur and how can you minimise the risk? In this article we explore all you need to know about escape of water.
Housing Ukrainian refugees - insurance guidance
Read our guidance on insurance terms when housing Ukrainian refugees.
What is Flood Re?
Launched in 2016, Flood Re is a temporary scheme that provides home insurance to at-risk homeowners. Here’s how it works and how it could help you.
Landlord insurance vs home insurance
If you have tenants, it’s important that you take out the right protection – because a standard home insurance policy won’t be suitable.