Home & Property

Guide to escape of water
What is escape of water? Why does it occur and how can you minimise the risk? In this article we explore all you need to know about escape of water.

Housing Ukrainian refugees - insurance guidance
Read our guidance on insurance terms when housing Ukrainian refugees.

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.

UK guide to leaving a property unoccupied
If you’re leaving your home empty for a while, you’ll need to protect yourself from legal, financial, and security risks. Here’s what to consider to keep your home safe and secure.

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.

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.