Home & Property

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.

What is index-linked buildings insurance?
What is index linking, and how does it work? In this article, we look at the benefits of an index-linked policy.

A guide to moving house insurance
We speak to Darren Eadie, former professional footballer and owner of specialist relocations company, Elite Fortress, to find out more about why you should you use a removals company for your home move and what the insurance implications are.

Your questions answered: buildings insurance & exchange of contracts
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.

Guide to building insurance
What building insurance covers depends on the type of cover you take out. In this article, we will take you through the different options available.

How to: leaving your house unoccupied
There are a number of safety considerations to think about which can impact your insurance if you leave a property unoccupied for a length of time. Our guide provides tips on leaving your property unoccupied and what insurance you will need.

Top winter tips for homeowners
Preparing your home for the colder months can save you time, and money, in the long run. We've put together some tips to help you get your home read for the winter.

Quastel Associates - why a correct valuation could be the most important thing you have
We speak to Mark Smith, Managing Director at Quastel Associates, to find out what a professional valuation is, what’s changing in the market and why a correct valuation could be the most important thing you have.

Your complete guide to underinsurance
Many policyholders unwittingly end up underinsured, leaving them considerably out of pocket. Here’s how to avoid underinsuring your assets and what the consequences are if you do.

The importance of insuring your property for the correct value
We speak to claims consultant, Sharon Theobald about the prevalence of underinsurance and how you can ensure your property is insured for the correct value.

How much would it cost to insure these famous homes?
Ever considered how much it would cost to insure some of the most famous homes? We’ve picked our top six famous homes, find out how much these would cost to insure.