Home & Property

15 mins
Building insurance exchange

Building insurance when exchanging contracts on a property

Whether you are a landlord with a portfolio of homes, or this is your first buy-to-let property, understanding your responsibilities in the sale is vital. We answer all your questions about buildings insurance and exchanging contracts on a property.

14 mins
What is contents insurance?

What does contents insurance cover?

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.

15 mins

Is buy-to-let better than a holiday let?

Are you deciding whether to invest in a holiday home or a buy-to-let property? We look at the pros and cons of owning each.

16 mins
Escape of water guide

Guide to escape of water

We look at what ‘escape of water’ actually means, what’s covered by your insurance policy, and how you can lower the risk of water damage at home.

18 mins
Protecting your home from flooding

How to protect your home from flooding

We examine what to do if you’re immediately affected by a flood and how to protect your property in the future.

10 mins
accurately estimate your home’s rebuild cost

How to accurately estimate your home’s rebuild cost

We look at why rebuild cost is so important, how to accurately calculate it, and why underinsuring your home can lead to serious financial repercussions.

15 mins
Tips to prepare your home for winter

Top winter tips for homeowners

From keeping your home warm and reducing your energy bills, through to keeping your pets, plants and belongings safe, we share our top winter tips for homeowners.

17 mins
A guide to buildings insurance for renovations

Guide to home insurance during renovations

Whether you’re renovating your own home or transforming a property for your tenants, home insurance during renovations usually needs supplementary cover.

7 mins
Colourful terraced houses

What are the differences between buildings insurance and home insurance?

If you’re wondering about the difference between building insurance and home insurance, this short guide makes this clear for you.

22 mins
Buying and renting out a holiday let

Guide to buying and renting out a holiday let

If you’re considering buying and renting out a holiday home there’s plenty to think about. In this comprehensive guide we’ll explore every aspect to buying a holiday home and successfully renting it out.

5 mins

Why stone-built houses could leave you underinsured, and what to do about it

When arranging home or landlord insurance, understanding your property's rebuild cost is crucial. However, recent claims data has identified that, due to their higher rebuild cost, stone-built properties are at a higher risk of being underinsured.

9 mins
Does my holiday home need an Energy Performance Certificate

Does my holiday home need an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)?

If you need an EPC for your holiday let but don’t have one, you could be fined. Here’s what your obligations are when it comes to arranging an Energy Performance Certificate.