Home & Property

Excess protection insurance helps you recover the excess you’ve paid after making a claim. We explain how it works, the type of policies it usually applies to, and how it could save you money in the long run.

Whether you’re claiming for your home, car, or business, we take a look at the general claims process so that you can feel prepared should the need arise.

Subsidence happens when the land beneath a property starts to sink but it can be hard to spot and have a big impact on your home insurance premiums. To help you identify and deal with the problem, here’s our guide to subsidence.

Which European city is home to some of the most beautiful and aesthetic houses? Find out with Alan Boswell Group's latest Pinterest research.

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.

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.

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.

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.