Home & Property

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.

Read our guidance on insurance terms when housing Ukrainian refugees.

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.

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.

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.