Home Insurance News

House buying on the up

The Bank of England has noted a rise in the amount of house purchases.

Lose change all adds up

Brits have billions at home in loose change says Visa.

Wardrobe worries

Most single Brits are underestimating the value of their wardrobes says Barclays.

Wednesday woe for homeowners

Homeowners are most likely to be robbed on a Wednesday says a new report.

Homeowners desirous of home security

Homeowners place a greater emphasis on security than on anything else says a new report.

Homeowners cough up for neighbours' accidents

50 per cent of homeowners pay for damage done by their neighbours.

Students warned of need for home insurance

One insurer has warned students of the value of home insurance.

Security firm offers advice for homeowners

A security firm offers some tips for a different kind of home insurance.

M&S prolongs cut-price house insurance

M&S Money has extended its sale on home and car insurance.

Fewer homeowners to take out loans

Industry analyst Datamonitor predicts that the number of people taking out secured home loans will fall within the next

Going going gone – the rise of auction house-buying

More UK consumers are choosing to buy property at auction says industry experts.

Shopping around for cover saves millions

The Post Office is advising customers to shop around for home insurance.

Home office upkeep expensive says report

More and more Brits are working from home says a new report.

Millions lost in unused gadgets

Brits have a total of £9.4 billion worth of gadgets stashed away at home which have never been used.

Taking cover for the cellar

Consumers that collect wine are advised to check their home insurance policies as it is not always covered says a report

Young renters not taking out home insurance

Young people in rented accommodation are failing to take out adequate insurance says a new report.

Police give anti-crime advice to students

Police are advising students of the best crime-prevention techniques while at university.

Leeds top for burglaries

Leeds inhabitants are most at risk of burglary says a new report.

Experts warn of weather woe for homeowners

Weather experts are predicting of home insurance price increases.

Money to be made in property says experts

Experts are predicting that houses are still an excellent financial investment.

Plumbing costs vary "massively" says Which?

A new report has found that the cost of hiring a plumber can fluctuate wildly.

 

• August 2005
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• October 2005