Tag: Home security

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.

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.

New figures from the AA show that harsh winters and severe flooding in recent years have pushed premiums up across the UK.

Crime across England and Wales has fallen by 4 per cent, but in some areas like Surrey, Bedfordshire, and Warwickshire crime is on the rise. Take a closer look with our interactive infographic.

If the thought of having no central heating on an ice-cold winter’s morning sends a chill down your spine, it’s time to check you have the right cover in place for your boiler.

When it comes to buying home and contents cover, there are now a wide range of ‘add-on’ products to choose from but not all of them offer value for money. We look at the extras you can afford to ditch.

A good inventory helps renters avoid disputes when the time comes to claim money back. But the current system isn’t fool proof. We’ve spoken to the developer of a new app that could revolutionise the lettings market

Halloween and Bonfire Night create lucrative opportunities for thieves so knowing your insurance rights and taking precautions to protect your home are vital.