Home insurance articles

The typical cost of home insurance rose by as much as 11% over the course of 2011 and more price rises are expected in 2012, according to research from the AA.

Homeowners face rises in household insurance premiums of more than double the rate of inflation, a new report has warned.

The London 2012 Olympic Games, Euro 2012 football championship and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee will lead to an increase in home insurance premiums in 2012, says a new report.

The next few weeks is one of the busiest times of year for burglars who will be attempting to get their hands on their own wish-list of Christmas must-haves. Make sure your home is not a target.

The next few weeks is one of the busiest times of year for burglars who will be attempting to get their hands on their own wish-list of Christmas must-haves. Make sure your home is not a target.

An Atlantic storm which has brought strong winds to the UK on Thursday will continue into Friday, with gale force gusts of up to 165mph in some areas, says the Met Office.

A frozen pipe can cause havoc for homeowners. But if the weather gets the better of you, there are ways to safely thaw a pipe before it bursts. This video shows you how.

Heavy snow, wind and rain have contributed to winter weather damage costing £600 million per year in the past few years, according to M&S Money. Although Insurance is useful for combating storms and adverse weather, we also need to maintain our homes.

Owners of flood-risk homes are facing huge and unaffordable rises in the cost of cover despite an agreement between the government and insurers to limit premium hikes.