Home & Property

If you’re responsible for a property after the death of a relative or close friend, you’re probably wondering how best to insure the property while you apply for the grant of probate, so we’ve created a handy guide with all the information you need.

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.

Recent events in parts of the Middle East, including Iran and neighbouring regions, may be causing concern for travellers. If you’re planning a trip, currently abroad, or reviewing your travel insurance cover, our guidance can help you understand what to expect and what steps to take.

Home emergency cover provides homeowners and landlords with peace of mind. We look at what you can expect from a policy and why it’s a helpful addition to your home or landlord insurance.

When your home and contents reach a certain value, you need the flexibility of high-value home insurance to ensure you’re properly covered.

We look at the risks that storms pose to your property, what steps you can take to protect it, and who’s responsible for repairing shared fences, gates and fallen trees.

When you take out building insurance, you need to remember that rebuild costs can go up yearly. That’s why many people opt for a policy with a blanket sum insured or index-linking for peace of mind.

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.

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.

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.