Home & Property
A property owners' guide to subsidence
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.
European cities with the most beautiful homes, according to Pinterest
Which European city is home to some of the most beautiful and aesthetic houses? Find out with Alan Boswell Group's latest Pinterest research.
Guide to Grade II listed building restrictions
Owning and maintaining a Grade II listed building comes with a long list of responsibilities. We take a look at the restrictions, insurance aspect, and some common questions associated with these older buildings.
Index linking and home insurance - what do you need to know?
Index linking is very closely linked to the financial issues and inflationary pressures hitting the headlines at the moment. But what exactly is index linking, how does it work, and what are we doing to minimise its knock-on effects as much as we can?
A guide to home insurance extras
A guide to popular home insurance extras and whether optional insurance features are right for you and worth the extra expense.
Home renovations: the importance of specialist insurance cover
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.
Mitigation of loss: a guide for landlords and homeowners
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.
Multiple properties insurance: a brief guide
Do you have a portfolio of residential or commercial properties – or both? If so, you may be considering multi-property insurance. Our guide talks you through the different types of cover available to you.
Guide to serviced accommodation
What is serviced accommodation, and is it a good investment for landlords? We look at the pros and cons and what insurance is required.
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.
Is landlord insurance the same as building insurance?
If you have a buy-to-let mortgage, your lender will typically expect you to have landlord insurance and may even make it a condition of the loan. We look at what landlord policies cover and how much you can expect to pay.